Belgium vs Belgium · 90 km apart
Belgium
single / month
Belgium
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Brussels | Liège | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $12.48 | $9.60 | Liège |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $49.92 | $38.40 | Liège |
| Cappuccino | $3.74 | $2.88 | Liège |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $283 | $218 | Liège |
| Monthly public transport pass | $45.76 | $35.20 | Liège |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $121 | $92.80 | Liège |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $34.94 | $26.88 | Liège |
| Fitness club membership | $34.94 | $26.88 | Liège |
| Cinema ticket | $9.15 | $7.04 | Liège |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $702 | $506 | Liège |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $489 | $352 | Liège |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,466 | $1,056 | Liège |
| Total single-person budget | $1,321 | $992 | Liège |
| Average net salary | $4,030 | $3,100 |
Liège is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Brussels runs about $1,321 versus $992 in Liège — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Brussels leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Brussels · Full cost of living in Liège