Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 26.9% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 17.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 19.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 42.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 25.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 47.7% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 10.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 45.00 € | -43.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 2.50 € | -44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.47 € | 1.84 € | -47.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.68 € | -38.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 1.19 € | -51.3 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 3.55 € | -16.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.89 € | 1.23 € | -34.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.63 € | -31.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.37 € | 2.70 € | -19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.95 € | 4.61 € | -22.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.65 € | 3.05 € | -34.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.34 € | 5.54 € | -24.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.90 € | -17.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.57 € | -35.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.72 € | -29.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.01 € | -11.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.68 € | -17.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.80 € | +19.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.39 € | +14.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.69 € | -22.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 € | 1.13 € | -32.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 2.19 € | +12.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 € | 5.50 € | -38.9 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Portugal 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) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.94 € | 1.29 € | -67.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 15.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.48 € | 6.39 € | -1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,850.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +4.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,131.09 € | 34,013.90 € | +20.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 191.86 € | 115.93 € | -39.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.15 € | 19.04 € | -10.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.07 € | 37.46 € | -25.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.18 € | 37.97 € | +14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.01 € | 13.37 € | -25.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 € | 7.50 € | -40.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 568.17 € | 450.64 € | -20.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,662.94 € | 10,319.62 € | -34.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.14 € | 81.01 € | -10.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.70 € | 34.22 € | -13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.56 € | 78.36 € | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.84 € | 91.54 € | -24.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 839.58 € | 945.84 € | +12.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 722.77 € | 754.61 € | +4.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,258.11 € | 1,676.46 € | +33.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,048.52 € | 1,228.93 € | +17.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.96 € | 338.75 € | -1.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 275.98 € | 230.08 € | -16.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,416.42 € | 1,047.30 € | -56.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 4.93 | +35.5 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 744 | 1565 |
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