Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Valencia (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 | €5.42 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 | €1.03 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.15 | €3.86 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 | €2.79 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 | €4.87 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 | €2.29 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 | €1.65 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 | €1.56 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 | €7 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 | €2.04 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 | €1.34 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 | €795 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 | €612 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 | €138 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €797 | €557 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 | €431 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €123 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €36 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | €383 | €440 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €109 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €81 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €41 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €94 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 | €97 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,624 | €23,679 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 | €1.43 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €36 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 | €18 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €8 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 | €13 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 | €27 | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.01 | €5.06 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 | €3.12 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 | €3.14 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 | €1.93 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €2.33 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €16 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €33 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €16 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 | €73 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 | €63 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 | €2.42 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 | €2.71 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 | €466 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.20 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €33 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 | €6 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,434 in Valencia.
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