Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium · Population 1,249,597 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Belgium average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €11.48 ($12.48) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €45.93 ($49.92) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €3.44 ($3.74) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €260 ($283) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €42.10 ($45.76) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €111 ($121) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €32.15 ($34.94) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €32.15 ($34.94) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €8.42 ($9.15) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €646 ($702) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €450 ($489) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,349 ($1,466) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Brussels is €3,708 ($4,030) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,215 ($1,321) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,579 ($1,717) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€450 ($489)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.
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4 km away · Flanders
Flanders · pop. 565,039
€972 ($1,057) / moFlanders · pop. 272,657
€972 ($1,057) / moWallonia · pop. 204,322
€913 ($992) / moWallonia · pop. 195,278
€913 ($992) / moBrussels-Capital Region · pop. 132,799
€913 ($992) / moBrussels-Capital Region · pop. 120,887
€913 ($992) / moFlanders · pop. 118,509
€913 ($992) / moWallonia · pop. 115,330
€913 ($992) / moBrussels is the capital and one of the key cities in Belgium. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,215 ($1,321), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €450 ($489) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,890 ($3,142) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €2,201 ($2,393) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Brussels is €3,708 ($4,030). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,579 ($1,717) per month.