City in West Flanders, Belgium
Cost of living in Bruges
How much a month costs in Bruges
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–3,710 (€2,300–3,300).
Prices in Bruges
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €950–1,500 | $1,070–1,690 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €750–1,200 | $844–1,350 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €110–220 | $124–248 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €11–17 | $12.4–19.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €26–45 | $29–51 |
| Cappuccino | €3.2–4.5 | $3.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4.5–7 | $5.1–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2.5–3 | $2.8–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 29/100
A value score of 29/100 means Bruges gives more quality of life per dollar than 28% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 85/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 5 places we cover in Belgium.
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Cost of living across Belgium
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Bruges
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bruges?
About $1,580–2,140 on a lean budget, $2,590–3,710 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bruges?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €950–1,500 ($1,070–1,690) a month in the center and €750–1,200 ($844–1,350) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bruges?
A local meal is €11–17 ($12.4–19.1); a mid-range restaurant is €26–45 ($29–51) per person.
Is Belgium expensive?
Prices in Belgium are about 81% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.