Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 | €5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 | €1.03 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 | €3.86 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 | €2.79 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.87 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 | €2.29 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 | €1.65 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 | €1.56 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 | €2.04 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 | €1.34 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,760 | €795 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,142 | €612 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 | €138 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €997 | €557 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 | €431 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 | €123 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €36 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 | €440 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 | €109 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 | €10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €81 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €94 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €97 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,254 | €23,679 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.43 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €36 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €18 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €13 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 | €27 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 | €5.06 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 | €3.12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 | €3.14 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 | €1.93 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 | €2.33 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €16 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €33 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €16 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €73 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 | €63 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 | €2.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 | €2.71 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 | €466 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.20 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €33 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 | €6 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,785 in Rome to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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