Cost of Living Comparison Between Brussels and Lisbon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Lisbon are 27.2% lower than in Brussels (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lisbon are 15.3% lower than in Brussels | |
| Rent Prices in Lisbon are 15.5% higher than in Brussels | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lisbon are 36.4% lower than in Brussels | |
| Groceries Prices in Lisbon are 29.8% lower than in Brussels | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lisbon is 53.2% lower than in Brussels | |
Restaurants | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 12.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 2.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.51 € | 1.86 € | -46.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.57 € | -36.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 1.16 € | -50.9 % |
Markets | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.93 € | 3.53 € | -28.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.15 € | 1.29 € | -40.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.60 € | -44.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.47 € | 2.74 € | -20.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.24 € | 4.39 € | -29.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.78 € | 3.25 € | -31.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.60 € | 5.42 € | -28.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.93 € | -14.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.57 € | -27.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.71 € | -36.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.94 € | -24.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.63 € | -13.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.61 € | -10.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.40 € | -12.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.10 € | 0.79 € | -28.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 4.50 € | -43.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.32 € | 1.16 € | -49.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 € | 2.20 € | -35.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 5.40 € | -32.5 % |
Transportation | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 40.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.98 € | 3.50 € | -29.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.13 € | -65.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 15.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.27 € | 6.86 € | -5.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 29,000.00 € | +3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,833.33 € | 31,152.14 € | +11.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 220.71 € | 125.65 € | -43.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.30 € | 23.26 € | +4.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.99 € | 40.84 € | -19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.33 € | 39.40 € | +34.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.35 € | 10.48 € | -53.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.10 € | 7.50 € | -38.0 % |
Childcare | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 859.38 € | 453.43 € | -47.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,180.00 € | 9,680.89 € | -52.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.82 € | 81.17 € | -8.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.31 € | 34.12 € | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.86 € | 80.07 € | -18.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 126.43 € | 99.92 € | -21.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 991.95 € | 1,270.56 € | +28.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 856.35 € | 852.27 € | -0.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,746.00 € | 2,312.95 € | +32.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,517.92 € | 1,513.33 € | -0.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 360.99 € | 539.07 € | +49.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.96 € | 288.93 € | -5.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brussels Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,896.29 € | 1,147.02 € | -60.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.03 | 3.42 | +12.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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| 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 |
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 |