Capital city in Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Cost of living in Brussels
How much a month costs in Brussels
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,160 (€2,600–3,700).
Prices in Brussels
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,800 | $1,240–2,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €850–1,400 | $956–1,580 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–200 | $113–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4.5 | $3.4–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–6 | $3.9–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–22 | $14–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Gym membership (month) | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 7/100
A value score of 7/100 means Brussels gives more quality of life per dollar than 6% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 5th 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 Brussels
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Brussels?
About $1,690–2,250 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,160 for a comfortable month and $5,630–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Brussels?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,800 ($1,240–2,030) a month in the center and €850–1,400 ($956–1,580) outside it.
How much does food cost in Brussels?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.