Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 37.2% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 21.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 14.6% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 74.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 34.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 89.2% 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 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| 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) | 1.84 € | 3.45 € | +87.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 2.73 € | +63.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 € | 2.42 € | +108.5 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.54 € | 4.27 € | +20.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.89 € | +53.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.92 € | +47.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.70 € | 3.35 € | +24.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.57 € | 5.90 € | +29.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.05 € | 4.65 € | +52.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.46 € | 7.32 € | +34.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.08 € | +21.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.87 € | +51.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.02 € | +40.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.15 € | +15.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.81 € | +20.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.67 € | -15.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.20 € | -13.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.88 € | +31.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.66 € | +48.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 1.98 € | -7.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 9.00 € | +63.6 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.98 € | 2.50 € | +26.6 % |
| 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 € | 3.94 € | +206.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 40.00 € | +166.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.39 € | 6.49 € | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 28,850.00 € | -3.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,011.63 € | 28,131.09 € | -17.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.47 € | 193.85 € | +69.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.02 € | 21.23 € | +11.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.28 € | 49.80 € | +33.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.50 € | 32.86 € | -12.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.32 € | 17.89 € | +34.3 % |
| 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 | 442.14 € | 542.93 € | +22.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,188.46 € | 15,751.05 € | +54.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.37 € | 88.45 € | +10.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.08 € | 39.34 € | +15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.93 € | 92.49 € | +18.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.55 € | 119.98 € | +32.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 935.74 € | 841.01 € | -10.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 743.59 € | 723.13 € | -2.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,648.86 € | 1,258.32 € | -23.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,217.89 € | 1,061.02 € | -12.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 329.96 € | 340.70 € | +3.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 223.07 € | 271.54 € | +21.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,053.82 € | 2,420.37 € | +129.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.92 | 3.63 | -26.2 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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