Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.8% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 21.2% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 6.5% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 41.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 30.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 44.2% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | €12.00 | -40.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | €45.00 | -43.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €8.50 | -29.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.80 | €2.50 | -47.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.50 | €3.00 | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.70 | €1.87 | -49.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.93 | €1.74 | -40.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.63 | €1.19 | -54.8 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.13 | €0.96 | -15.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.05 | €1.29 | -36.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.94 | €0.64 | -31.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.59 | €2.99 | -16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.09 | €4.61 | -24.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.85 | €3.02 | -37.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.00 | €5.93 | -25.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.12 | €0.89 | -20.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.95 | €0.59 | -37.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.08 | €0.73 | -32.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.34 | €1.00 | -25.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.96 | €0.68 | -28.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.71 | €0.78 | +10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.38 | €1.32 | -4.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.97 | €0.70 | -27.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.96 | €4.99 | -37.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.69 | €1.14 | -32.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.05 | €2.02 | -1.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €11.50 | €5.60 | -51.3 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.80 | €2.00 | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €50.00 | €40.00 | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €5.00 | €3.50 | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.86 | €1.51 | -60.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €36.00 | €15.00 | -58.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.69 | €1.78 | +5.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,670.00 | €30,043.00 | -5.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €29,970.64 | €33,977.24 | +13.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €204.24 | €119.82 | -41.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €20.46 | €18.27 | -10.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €48.86 | €36.46 | -25.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €32.71 | €37.76 | +15.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €18.64 | €14.05 | -24.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €13.50 | €8.00 | -40.7 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €813.91 | €445.36 | -45.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €23,793.50 | €10,454.15 | -56.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €91.08 | €79.39 | -12.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.43 | €35.73 | -13.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €94.21 | €80.35 | -14.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €126.50 | €91.55 | -27.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €872.66 | €917.57 | +5.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €769.97 | €723.57 | -6.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,335.66 | €1,545.71 | +15.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,101.94 | €1,160.06 | +5.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €356.26 | €325.11 | -8.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €255.49 | €230.48 | -9.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,624.25 | €1,154.40 | -56.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | 4.11 | +11.9 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 12 June 2026 | |
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