Bruselas
Belgium
Updated on October 02, 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€2,307.88
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
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,650.00
sqm outside center€4,025.00
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
Demographics
Population 190,000
Metropolitan area population 2,600,000
Metropolitan area —
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