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Cities/Brussels

Brussels

Belgium

The de facto EU capital, famous for Art Nouveau architecture, Belgian waffles, chocolate, and an extraordinary beer culture. Multicultural and surprisingly affordable.

Population: 185K
Avg Income: $ 64K/yr
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 33 km²
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65
Expensive

#83 of 250

30% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 441

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 191

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 102

per month

Restaurants

$ 408

per month

Transportation

$ 237

per month

Utilities

$ 332

per month

Entertainment

$ 106

per month

Healthcare

$ 21

per month

Clothing

$ 43

per month