Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 38.3% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 23.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 10.2% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 75.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 37.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 88.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 20.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 80.00 € | +77.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.53 € | +31.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 4.50 € | +80.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.88 € | 3.53 € | +87.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 2.75 € | +60.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 € | 2.49 € | +107.4 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.55 € | 4.31 € | +21.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.96 € | +56.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.97 € | +51.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.68 € | 3.48 € | +30.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 5.96 € | +27.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 4.68 € | +55.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.68 € | 7.36 € | +29.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.12 € | +26.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.93 € | +61.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.02 € | +39.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.17 € | +17.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.90 € | +34.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.72 € | -8.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.28 € | -6.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.90 € | +30.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.69 € | +51.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 € | 1.98 € | -10.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 10.50 € | +90.9 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Belgium 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) | 3.50 € | 5.75 € | +64.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.58 € | 4.02 € | +155.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 40.00 € | +166.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.45 € | 6.30 € | -2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 28,902.50 € | -3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,056.37 € | 28,184.17 € | -17.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.18 € | 194.02 € | +68.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.84 € | 20.52 € | +8.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.16 € | 50.53 € | +36.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.39 € | 33.08 € | -13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.14 € | 18.47 € | +30.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 13.00 € | +73.3 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 438.52 € | 567.07 € | +29.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,370.42 € | 13,668.82 € | +31.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.18 € | 91.60 € | +14.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.71 € | 39.78 € | +18.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.72 € | 94.08 € | +21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.33 € | 123.51 € | +33.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 928.85 € | 843.92 € | -9.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 738.42 € | 735.29 € | -0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,597.97 € | 1,307.51 € | -18.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,176.01 € | 1,102.44 € | -6.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.65 € | 342.31 € | -0.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 246.24 € | 273.37 € | +11.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,065.07 € | 2,479.78 € | +132.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.78 | 3.64 | -23.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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