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Expat Budget: 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Brussels. All amounts in EUR (€), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Brussels offers a moderate cost of living for a Western European capital, with housing more affordable than Paris or Amsterdam. As a eurozone city, it provides straightforward budgeting for EU-based expatriates. The public transport network is extensive, and healthcare costs are partially covered by the mandatory social security system.
Last updated: August 2026. Sources: Numbeo, Statbel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brussels?
Around 1,250 EUR per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 1,000 EUR outside the centre (Numbeo, Statbel).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Brussels?
Monthly single-person markers, in EUR: groceries 380, utilities 220, internet 48, public transport pass 55. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Brussels more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Brussels stands at 90. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.