Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 40.3% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 26.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 7.2% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 76.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 42.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 87.3% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 € | 20.00 € | +81.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 45.00 € | 80.00 € | +77.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.50 € | 5.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.81 € | 3.61 € | +99.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.85 € | +61.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.20 € | 2.57 € | +114.2 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.94 € | 1.12 € | +18.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.28 € | 2.00 € | +55.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.93 € | +43.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.79 € | 3.53 € | +26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 6.26 € | +34.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 4.85 € | +61.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.71 € | 7.65 € | +33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.11 € | +25.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.95 € | +61.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 1.04 € | +40.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.28 € | +28.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.92 € | +35.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.72 € | -8.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.35 € | 1.35 € | -0.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.67 € | 0.91 € | +35.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.96 € | +59.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.10 € | 1.66 € | +50.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.09 € | 1.99 € | -5.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 11.50 € | +109.1 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.60 € | +30.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.58 € | 4.02 € | +155.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 € | 38.00 € | +153.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.71 € | 1.64 € | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,043.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,066.82 € | 29,299.12 € | -14.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 114.41 € | 197.34 € | +72.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 18.54 € | 20.05 € | +8.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.75 € | 48.77 € | +32.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.57 € | 32.84 € | -14.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.06 € | 18.44 € | +22.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.95 € | 13.00 € | +63.5 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 447.27 € | 575.40 € | +28.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,551.30 € | 14,585.29 € | +38.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 81.25 € | 90.80 € | +11.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 34.80 € | 41.37 € | +18.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.53 € | 94.27 € | +18.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 90.63 € | 127.52 € | +40.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 894.45 € | 864.55 € | -3.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 714.91 € | 751.17 € | +5.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,591.47 € | 1,329.49 € | -16.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,183.10 € | 1,124.94 € | -4.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 325.60 € | 334.15 € | +2.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 244.18 € | 256.99 € | +5.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,077.19 € | 2,549.23 € | +136.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.76 | 3.54 | -25.5 % |
| Last update: | 26 November 2025 | 25 November 2025 | |
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