Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 26.8% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 16.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 19.2% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 42.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 24.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 48.4% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 10.00 € | -44.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 40.00 € | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 2.50 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 € | 1.81 € | -47.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 1.62 € | -40.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 1.16 € | -51.2 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.25 € | 3.54 € | -16.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.87 € | 1.22 € | -34.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.63 € | -32.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.74 € | -17.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.92 € | 4.56 € | -22.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.61 € | 3.10 € | -32.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.30 € | 5.42 € | -25.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.91 € | -15.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.58 € | -34.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.73 € | -27.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.00 € | -11.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.68 € | -13.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.80 € | +18.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.34 € | +11.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.69 € | -22.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.90 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 € | 1.14 € | -31.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 € | 2.14 € | +5.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.70 € | 5.50 € | -36.8 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.95 € | -22.0 % |
| 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) | 6.51 € | 6.39 € | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,625.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +8.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,488.46 € | 33,994.13 € | +23.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 193.28 € | 113.52 € | -41.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.25 € | 18.99 € | -10.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.09 € | 37.86 € | -24.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.23 € | 36.94 € | +14.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.57 € | 12.27 € | -30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 572.39 € | 435.25 € | -24.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,751.05 € | 9,908.00 € | -37.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.44 € | 77.58 € | -12.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.58 € | 34.04 € | -14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.27 € | 76.04 € | -17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.98 € | 88.00 € | -27.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 831.55 € | 949.93 € | +14.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 712.56 € | 730.11 € | +2.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,241.73 € | 1,655.52 € | +33.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,043.17 € | 1,227.47 € | +17.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.45 € | 322.73 € | -5.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.13 € | 217.72 € | -20.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,438.46 € | 1,046.09 € | -57.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 4.87 | +33.6 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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