Cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as 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 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.47 (€3.68) | €5.42 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.77) | €1.03 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (€2.46) | €3.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (€4.01) | €2.79 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.59) | €4.87 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€2.99) | €2.29 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (€1.60) | €1.65 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (€4.94) | €1.56 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (€1.76) | €2.04 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (€1.39) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,367 (€1,127) | €795 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,490 (€1,229) | €612 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (€197) | €138 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $882 (€727) | €557 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $756 (€624) | €431 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (€105) | €123 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (€60) | €36 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (€265) | €440 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€87) | €109 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €81 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (€25) | €41 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€70) | €94 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €97 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,483 (€22,658) | €23,679 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.58) | €1.43 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.20) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (€22) | €13 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (€60) | €27 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.62) | €5.06 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.07 (€1.70) | €3.12 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.49) | €3.14 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.61 (€3.80) | €1.93 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (€1.38) | €2.33 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (€31) | €33 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €16 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (€60) | €73 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€75) | €63 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.68 (€3.04) | €2.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (€4.09) | €2.71 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€354) | €466 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (€0.82) | €0.20 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (€23) | €33 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,624 ($3,183) in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
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