How much does it cost to live in Brussels?

Typical monthly costs in Brussels are approximately €1,100 in rent and €1,300 in other expenses, totalling around €2,400/month.

How much should I save in Brussels?

Based on Statbel HBS 2022, people at mid-range incomes in Belgium typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Brussels, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Brussels · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in Brussels — is your salary enough?

Brussels median rent is around €1,100/month, moderate for a capital city given Belgium's strong wage levels. Brussels earners benefit from high institutional and EU-sector salaries, supporting strong savings rates at upper income bands.

Rent in Brussels

Budget€800 – €1,000/mo

Typical€1,100 – €1,250/mo

Premium€1,400+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,300/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€2,400/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Brussels costs (€1,100 rent)

€25,000 – €35,000→ saving 4%

Under-Saving

€35,000 – €48,000→ saving 30.6%

Ahead

€48,000 – €65,000→ saving 49%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Brussels

Country

Annual income (gross)€45,000

€10,000€130,000€250,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€1,100/mo

€0€2,500€5,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,300/mo

€0€2,500€5,000+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from Statbel HBS 2022. Figures in EUR.

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