Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States vs Liege, Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (€3.57) | €5.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.72) | €1.03 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.37 (€2.77) | €3.86 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (€2.51) | €2.79 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.97 (€4.08) | €4.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (€2.86) | €2.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (€1.30) | €1.65 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.48 (€2.04) | €1.56 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.63) | €2.04 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (€2.08) | €1.34 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,606) | €795 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (€1,422) | €612 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (€151) | €138 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,357 (€1,115) | €557 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,162 (€955) | €431 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 (€139) | €123 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€35) | €36 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $240 (€197) | €440 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€76) | €109 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€41) | €81 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€34) | €41 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€67) | €94 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€95) | €97 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,989 (€17,246) | €23,679 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (€0.76) | €1.43 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (€40) | €36 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €18 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (€21) | €13 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (€82) | €27 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.92) | €5.06 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (€2.26) | €3.12 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.03 (€3.31) | €3.14 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (€2.46) | €1.93 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (€1.42) | €2.33 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (€141) | €73 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (€43) | €63 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (€3.89) | €2.42 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (€4.67) | €2.71 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $436 (€358) | €466 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.20 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€27) | €33 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 175 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.822
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Liege? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Paris is 687% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 40% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Santiago is 68% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Caracas is 58% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 46% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 18% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 38% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Valencia is 106% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Barcelona
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oakland, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,493 ($3,034) in Riverside, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Buenos Aires costs ARS $800 (35 minutes ago)
- 40′ flat screen tv in Addis Ababa costs 20,000 Birr (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Lisbon costs €1,300 (about 1 hour ago)
- Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Brussels costs €60 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Rio de Janeiro costs R$ 30 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Maui costs $508 (about 2 hours ago)