Brussels is a city where cool comic book art, waffles, chocolates, and strong beer are the order of the day. You'll find stunning squares, museums, and the famous Manneken Pis statue. The locals are friendly, the shopping is great, and the slow pace of life is sure to make you feel good.
The Good
- 🎉 Decent nightlife
- 😋 Decent food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- 👴 Strong ex-pat community
- 👮 Safe
- 📡 Strong wifi coverage
- 🚀 Fast wifi
- 🚌 Good public transport
- 🛍️ Shopping
The Bad
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
- Brussels is the most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Belgium
- The average salary in Brussels is
- It's about 23% more expensive to live in Brussels than it is Beijing
- You can expect to spend around $2,272.62 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 26th Jul 2026
Safety
Brussels is generally safe, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur, especially in tourist areas.
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Who it suits
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