Cost of living in Kolin is 42% lower than in Liege (without rent).
Rent in Kolin is 6% cheaper than in Liege.
Cost of living including rent in Kolin is 24% lower than in Liege.
Food in Kolin is 46% cheaper than in Liege.
Transport in Kolin is 58% cheaper than in Liege.
| Kolin | Liege | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kolin | Liege | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.72 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 2.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.71 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.17 $ | 9.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.3 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.63 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 25.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.5 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.48 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.05 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 2.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 124 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
231 $ | 193 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 55 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 522 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 907 $ | 981 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ | 685 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,145 $ | 1,236 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,618 $ | 3,094 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,701 $ | 2,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,394 $ | 2,818 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.76 % | 3.63 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.5 $ | 41 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.69 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 11.5 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.1 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.1 $ | 82.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 325 $ | 593 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,166 $ | 22,564 $ |