Cost of living in Hamm is 4% lower than in Liege (without rent).
Rent in Hamm is very similar to Liege.
Cost of living including rent in Hamm is 2% lower than in Liege.
Food in Hamm is 8% cheaper than in Liege.
Transport in Hamm is very similar to Liege.
| Hamm | Liege | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamm | Liege | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.22 $ | 2.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.73 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 9.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.8 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 25.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.7 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 2.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 124 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
257 $ | 193 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.6 $ | 55 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 508 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,041 $ | 981 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 663 $ | 685 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,305 $ | 1,236 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,564 $ | 3,094 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,209 $ | 2,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,076 $ | 2,818 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 3.63 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 41 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 14.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.4 $ | 82.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 253 $ | 593 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,506 $ | 22,564 $ |