Cost of living in Brussels is 56% higher than in Amadora (without rent).
Rent in Brussels is 32% more expensive than in Amadora.
Cost of living including rent in Brussels is 41% higher than in Amadora.
Food in Brussels is 67% more expensive than in Amadora.
Transport in Brussels is 84% more expensive than in Amadora.
| Brussels | Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brussels | Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.1 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.14 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.03 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.46 $ | 3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 9.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.59 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.86 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 5.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.69 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.1 $ | 8.02 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.1 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.87 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.98 $ | 2.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 100 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
236 $ | 154 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.4 $ | 44.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 881 $ | 680 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,606 $ | 1,334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 795 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,055 $ | 1,619 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,722 $ | 2,924 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,382 $ | 2,391 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,047 $ | 1,201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.71 % | 5.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Haircut | 25.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 79.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 89.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,059 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,380 $ | 12,370 $ |