Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 33.9% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 14.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 15.8% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 43.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 40.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 97.2% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.75 € | 18.00 € | +30.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 11.00 € | +23.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.26 € | 3.63 € | +60.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.54 € | +43.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.23 € | 2.43 € | +97.2 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 5.41 € | +49.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 2.24 € | +70.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.21 € | +88.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.82 € | 3.78 € | +33.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 6.99 € | +49.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.22 € | 4.99 € | +54.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.66 € | 7.88 € | +39.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.13 € | +15.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.82 € | +29.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.20 € | +50.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.19 € | +16.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.80 € | -1.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.77 € | -8.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 1.65 € | +8.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 1.10 € | +43.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 € | 2.34 € | +88.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 3.29 € | +24.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 8.50 € | +54.5 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 49.00 € | +22.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 5.00 € | +38.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 3.46 € | +207.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.94 € | 6.60 € | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 28,500.00 € | -5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,234.29 € | 27,800.00 € | -16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 132.34 € | 224.98 € | +70.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.88 € | 23.62 € | +3.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.59 € | 52.86 € | +37.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.52 € | 32.08 € | -20.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 23.39 € | +83.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 13.18 € | +64.7 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 532.46 € | 908.75 € | +70.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,238.35 € | 21,266.67 € | +60.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.31 € | 95.77 € | +23.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.12 € | 45.56 € | +33.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.09 € | 107.92 € | +34.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.21 € | 133.00 € | +36.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,328.81 € | 1,071.15 € | -19.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 920.85 € | 897.17 € | -2.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,563.27 € | 1,891.67 € | -26.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,661.90 € | 1,591.54 € | -4.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 568.18 € | 369.29 € | -35.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 291.42 € | 325.74 € | +11.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,202.79 € | 2,718.48 € | +126.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 | 3.38 | -14.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Lisbon: | Cost of Living in Carnaxide | 6.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 miles |
Cities near Brussels: | Cost of Living in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw | 8.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mechelen | 19.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Antwerp | 29.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gent | 36.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Charleroi | 37.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mons | 40.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kortrijk | 57.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brugge | 60.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roeselare | 61.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ostend | 70.78 miles |