Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 35.7% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 19.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 14.5% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 78.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 30.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 83.4% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 18.00 € | +80.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 80.00 € | +100.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 4.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.77 € | 3.30 € | +86.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 2.57 € | +63.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 € | 2.29 € | +106.2 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.52 € | 4.18 € | +18.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.87 € | +49.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.91 € | +47.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 3.17 € | +16.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.50 € | 5.96 € | +32.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.12 € | 4.53 € | +45.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.36 € | 7.18 € | +33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.06 € | +18.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.81 € | +41.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.06 € | +45.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.12 € | +12.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.71 € | +7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.62 € | -21.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.21 € | -12.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.86 € | +23.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.68 € | +51.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 2.07 € | -0.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 8.00 € | +48.1 % |
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 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 3.86 € | +200.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 40.00 € | +166.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 € | 6.61 € | +1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,778.50 € | 26,812.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,783.88 € | 26,839.67 € | -20.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 111.83 € | 196.79 € | +76.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.24 € | 20.99 € | +9.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.90 € | 49.49 € | +34.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.58 € | 31.22 € | -14.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.66 € | 17.33 € | +36.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 12.00 € | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 406.20 € | 560.84 € | +38.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,464.54 € | 16,828.18 € | +77.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.85 € | 88.70 € | +21.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.39 € | 39.62 € | +22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.28 € | 88.97 € | +21.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.86 € | 120.35 € | +45.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.89 € | 826.63 € | -11.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 718.36 € | 695.65 € | -3.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,643.84 € | 1,252.59 € | -23.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,188.77 € | 1,062.95 € | -10.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 284.55 € | 340.64 € | +19.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 189.84 € | 271.06 € | +42.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,081.38 € | 2,367.23 € | +118.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.43 | 3.40 | -23.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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