Cost of living in Liege, Belgium vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Liege (Belgium) is 125% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (S/. 70) | S/. 24 | + 189% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.42 (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 226% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (S/. 4.54) | S/. 4.20 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.86 (S/. 17) | S/. 6 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.81 | + 223% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.41 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.44 | + 198% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.23 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (S/. 30) | S/. 42 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (S/. 5.88) | S/. 1.62 | + 263% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Liege (Belgium) is 64% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €795 (S/. 3,500) | S/. 2,914 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €612 (S/. 2,695) | S/. 1,676 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (S/. 607) | S/. 205 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €557 (S/. 2,453) | S/. 2,252 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €431 (S/. 1,897) | S/. 1,169 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (S/. 580) | S/. 160 | + 263% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (S/. 158) | S/. 69 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | €440 (S/. 1,939) | S/. 1,261 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (S/. 480) | S/. 339 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (S/. 45) | S/. 34 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (S/. 39) | S/. 17 | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in Liege (Belgium) is 100% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (S/. 357) | S/. 155 | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (S/. 179) | S/. 89 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (S/. 415) | S/. 249 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (S/. 429) | S/. 248 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Liege (Belgium) is 50% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,679 (S/. 104,266) | S/. 66,001 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.71 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (S/. 159) | S/. 122 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (S/. 78) | S/. 38 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Liege (Belgium) is 51% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (S/. 34) | S/. 21 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (S/. 58) | S/. 22 | + 170% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (S/. 121) | S/. 73 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.59 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.43 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (S/. 70) | S/. 43 | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Liege (Belgium) is 63% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (S/. 147) | S/. 35 | + 322% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (S/. 72) | S/. 34 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (S/. 320) | S/. 90 | + 257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (S/. 277) | S/. 107 | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 29) | S/. 25 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (S/. 2,050) | S/. 1,819 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (S/. 0.90) | S/. 0.61 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (S/. 145) | S/. 163 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (S/. 27) | S/. 16 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Liege (Belgium) is 73% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 16,418 (€3,729) in Liege to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,500 in Lima.
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