Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brussels are 33.6% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brussels are 14.1% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 16.7% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 43.7% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 41.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 110.8% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 18.00 € | +33.3 % |
| 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) | 2.30 € | 3.56 € | +54.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.45 € | +38.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 2.33 € | +90.5 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 5.34 € | +47.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 2.24 € | +73.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.23 € | +90.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 € | 3.71 € | +32.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 7.10 € | +52.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 4.88 € | +53.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.56 € | 7.83 € | +40.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.13 € | +16.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.82 € | +30.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.20 € | +54.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.19 € | +17.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.80 € | +2.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.77 € | -5.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 € | 1.65 € | +9.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 1.14 € | +51.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 € | 2.25 € | +86.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 € | 3.29 € | +26.4 % |
| 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) | 3.65 € | 5.00 € | +37.0 % |
| 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) | 6.91 € | 6.59 € | -4.7 % |
| 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) | 33,286.36 € | 27,800.00 € | -16.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 134.51 € | 218.73 € | +62.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.93 € | 22.68 € | -1.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.87 € | 53.07 € | +36.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.55 € | 30.79 € | -22.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 22.85 € | +79.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.95 € | 13.00 € | +63.5 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 549.76 € | 908.75 € | +65.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 21,266.67 € | +57.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.31 € | 93.93 € | +26.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.30 € | 43.50 € | +26.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.50 € | 107.31 € | +36.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 134.55 € | +35.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,333.04 € | 1,060.62 € | -20.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 918.19 € | 902.50 € | -1.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,511.32 € | 1,819.05 € | -27.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,656.82 € | 1,578.33 € | -4.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 486.85 € | 369.29 € | -24.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 286.53 € | 325.74 € | +13.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,180.91 € | 2,840.41 € | +140.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.05 | 3.38 | -16.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |