Cost of living in Liege, Belgium vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Liege (Belgium) is 9% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.42 (AU$8) | AU$4.99 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.27 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.86 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (AU$4.35) | AU$4.99 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (AU$3.57) | AU$4.35 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.46 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (AU$2.44) | AU$4.73 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.13 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.79 | + 17% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Liege (Belgium) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €795 (AU$1,239) | AU$2,461 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €612 (AU$954) | AU$1,879 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (AU$215) | AU$140 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €557 (AU$869) | AU$1,843 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €431 (AU$672) | AU$1,301 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (AU$206) | AU$92 | + 123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (AU$56) | AU$52 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €440 (AU$687) | AU$573 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (AU$170) | AU$177 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Liege (Belgium) is 11% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$126) | AU$100 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$63) | AU$60 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$147) | AU$157 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (AU$152) | AU$117 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Liege (Belgium) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,679 (AU$36,914) | AU$25,963 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (AU$2.23) | AU$1.45 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$56) | AU$100 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 34% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Liege (Belgium) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (AU$43) | AU$71 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 (AU$4.86) | AU$4.60 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (AU$4.89) | AU$5.36 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.19 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (AU$3.63) | AU$3.88 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$25) | AU$25 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Liege (Belgium) is 29% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$52) | AU$52 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$27 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (AU$113) | AU$162 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (AU$98) | AU$108 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (AU$3.78) | AU$4.46 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (AU$4.22) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (AU$726) | AU$594 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.83 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (AU$51) | AU$53 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Liege (Belgium) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$6,737 (€4,321) in Liege.
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