Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.15 (€3.42) | €5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (€0.68) | €1.03 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (€2.07) | €3.86 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.30) | €2.79 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (€4.70) | €4.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (€2.63) | €2.29 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.39) | €1.65 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (€1.95) | €1.56 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (€1.60) | €2.04 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (€1.60) | €1.34 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,237 (€1,018) | €795 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $994 (€818) | €612 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (€149) | €138 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,128 (€929) | €557 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $741 (€610) | €431 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (€85) | €123 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €36 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (€188) | €440 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (€108) | €109 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €9 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 31% 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) | $39 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (€73) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (€75) | €97 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,475 (€20,156) | €23,679 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (€0.44) | €1.43 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (€64) | €36 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.31) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (€79) | €27 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.87) | €5.06 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (€3.15) | €3.12 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.36 (€4.42) | €3.14 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (€3.26) | €1.93 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (€1.66) | €2.33 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €16 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €16 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (€164) | €73 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€59) | €63 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (€4.46) | €2.42 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (€4.71) | €2.71 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (€333) | €466 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.26) | €0.20 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €33 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.08) | €6 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 348 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,486 ($3,019) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
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