Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.1% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 19.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 9.7% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 43.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 27.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 48.5% 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) | 10.53 € | 8.00 € | -24.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.60 € | 2.50 € | -45.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.55 € | 1.87 € | -47.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 1.73 € | -37.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 € | 1.20 € | -52.5 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.22 € | 3.54 € | -16.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.00 € | 1.26 € | -37.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.64 € | -31.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 € | 2.68 € | -23.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.90 € | 4.66 € | -20.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.73 € | 3.03 € | -35.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.43 € | 5.68 € | -23.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 0.88 € | -20.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.58 € | -38.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.72 € | -29.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.99 € | -16.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.67 € | -26.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.77 € | +5.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.37 € | +4.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.67 € | -24.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.85 € | -30.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 € | 1.11 € | -33.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 2.16 € | +9.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 5.50 € | -47.6 % |
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) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 1.61 € | -60.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 38.00 € | 15.00 € | -60.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.29 € | 6.44 € | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,955.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,358.51 € | 34,056.48 € | +20.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.02 € | 115.09 € | -40.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.37 € | 18.66 € | -8.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.27 € | 37.07 € | -24.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.03 € | 38.06 € | +15.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.00 € | 14.36 € | -24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 7.50 € | -42.3 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 569.38 € | 430.31 € | -24.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 10,604.88 € | -22.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.99 € | 78.82 € | -13.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.78 € | 33.86 € | -14.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.30 € | 77.47 € | -17.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 125.30 € | 89.68 € | -28.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 839.16 € | 926.04 € | +10.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 736.72 € | 733.88 € | -0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,323.84 € | 1,582.68 € | +19.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,117.47 € | 1,162.55 € | +4.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 343.11 € | 321.20 € | -6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.38 € | 243.13 € | -10.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,511.03 € | 1,036.00 € | -58.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 4.83 | +32.6 % |
| Last update: | 12 June 2025 | 16 June 2025 | |
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