Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (€3.20) | €5.42 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (€0.86) | €1.03 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.55 (€2.94) | €3.86 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 (€3.72) | €2.79 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.80) | €4.87 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.78) | €2.29 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.84 (€1.52) | €1.65 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (€2.19) | €1.56 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (€1.80) | €2.04 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (€2.08) | €1.34 | + 56% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,053 (€1,699) | €795 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,584 (€1,311) | €612 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (€159) | €138 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,629 (€1,348) | €557 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,214 (€1,005) | €431 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (€99) | €123 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€43) | €36 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | $336 (€278) | €440 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€104) | €109 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €9 | + 124% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€35) | €81 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€40) | €41 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€70) | €94 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (€85) | €97 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,610 (€21,201) | €23,679 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (€0.78) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (€72) | €36 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (€22) | €13 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (€95) | €27 | + 247% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.09) | €5.06 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.51) | €3.12 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.36) | €3.14 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (€3.59) | €1.93 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.17 (€1.80) | €2.33 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€42) | €33 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (€136) | €73 | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €63 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (€4.15) | €2.42 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.59) | €2.71 | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (€334) | €466 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.25) | €0.20 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€44) | €33 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,246 ($3,921) in Sacramento, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,500 in Liege.
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