Brussels, Belgium
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Brussels, Belgium: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
-
69%
Quality of life -
51%
Cost of living -
71%
Connectivity -
84%
Weather
58
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 1.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 28 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Ixelles, Saint-Gilles |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 120 |
| Top selling local beer | Lambic |
| Most popular local dish | Moules-frites |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Brussels Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
| Primary train stations | Bruxelles-Central, Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Nord |
| Primary airports | Brussels Airport, Charleroi Airport, Liège Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 66, 1050 Brussels, Belgium |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,E |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
| Best internet carrier | Proximus |
| Primary cellular carrier | Proximus |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 50 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Pharmacy |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | Delhaize |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $50,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $48000 |
| Sales tax rate | 21% |
| Income tax rate | 30% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | BNP Paribas |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Quite common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 101 (police), 100 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
69%
-
46%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
56%
Property to income -
54%
Crime -
74%
Healthcare -
84%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,700 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €859 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €22,260 |
Cost of living
51%
-
Purchasing Power
99%
-
Rent
31%
-
Food
59%
-
Restaurant
71%
-
Workspace
62%
-
Transport
37%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €950.48 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €798.68 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,677.39 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €1,464.29 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €22.39 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.13 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €2.09 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €3.08 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €13.80 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.98 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €8.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €2.06 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.09 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €8.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €9.61 |
| Apples (1kg) | €2.26 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €2.31 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.34 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €1.51 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.99 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €2.60 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.52 |
| Onion (1kg) | €1.16 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €16.80 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €70.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €9.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €5.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.34 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.28 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €3.37 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €195.41 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.26 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €49.85 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €30.33 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €22.39 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €12.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €50.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.87 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €26,730.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €4.90 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €2.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €30.00 |
