Cost of living in Liege, Belgium vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Liege (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($19) | $13 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.42 ($7) | $3.27 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.24) | $0.79 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.86 ($4.66) | $2.17 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 ($3.37) | $2.93 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 ($5.87) | $5.55 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 ($2.76) | $3.27 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 ($1.99) | $1.63 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 ($1.89) | $2.07 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 ($2.46) | $1.70 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 ($1.61) | $1.91 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Liege (Belgium) is 18% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €795 ($959) | $1,253 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €612 ($738) | $936 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 ($166) | $166 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €557 ($672) | $989 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €431 ($520) | $769 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 ($159) | $96 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €440 ($531) | $299 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($132) | $96 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $20 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Liege (Belgium) is 58% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($98) | $42 | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($49) | $33 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($114) | $82 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($117) | $103 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Liege (Belgium) is 25% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,679 ($28,556) | $21,300 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.72) | $0.58 | + 199% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($21) | $13 | + 59% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Liege (Belgium) is 20% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($16) | $8 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 ($33) | $131 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 ($6) | $5.89 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 ($3.76) | $2.89 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 ($3.78) | $4.96 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 ($2.33) | $3.10 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 ($2.81) | $1.56 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $17 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Liege (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($40) | $44 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($20) | $21 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 ($88) | $124 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($76) | $53 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 ($2.92) | $4.89 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 ($3.26) | $4.21 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 ($561) | $432 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.25) | $0.11 | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($40) | $34 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Liege (Belgium) is 8% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,325 (€3,586) in Liege to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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