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Bruselas

Bruselas

Belgium

Updated on August 29, 2025

Overview

Brussels combines a multicultural environment with a solid job market in EU institutions, services, and international business. Housing costs are moderate but rising, with a variety of apartments available. Public transport is comprehensive and reliable. The city is walkable but busy. Healthcare is high quality and accessible. Winters are cold and damp, summers mild. Safety is generally good but varies by neighborhood. The community is diverse, with many expats and multilingual residents. Cost of living is moderate compared to other Western capitals.

Average cost of living€1,767.27
Quality of Life82/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€525.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,129.00
1-bed flat (outside)€930.95
3-bed flat (center)€1,990.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,543.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€228.12
Internet€48.81
Mobile plan€18.62

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.50
Monthly pass€52.00
Taxi start€6.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.63

Leisure

Cinema ticket€13.00
Fitness club€34.87

Education

Preschool (month)€972.50
Intl. primary (year)€19,340.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€4,650.00
sqm outside center€4,025.00

Advantages

  • Strong job market in EU and international sectors
  • Good public transport network
  • High-quality healthcare
  • Multicultural and multilingual community
  • Moderate cost of living

Disadvantages

  • × Rising housing costs
  • × Cold, damp winters
  • × Safety varies by neighborhood
  • × Busy urban environment
  • × Bureaucracy can be complex