Summary of The Cost of Living in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Brussels is $2,260.00 including rent, or $1,200.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Brussels is $2,976.60 including rent, or $1,916.60 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Brussels is $4,092.60 including rent, or $2,714.60 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Brussels ranges from $27,120.00 for a single person to $35,719.20 for a couple, and $49,111.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $14,400.00 for a single person to $22,999.20 for a couple, and $32,575.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Brussels, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,433.00 for a single person to $1,860.80 for a couple, and $2,560.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $673.00 for a single person to $1,100.80 for a couple, and $1,572.80 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Brussels, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,777.00 for a single person to $5,099.70 for a couple, and $7,002.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,257.00 for a single person to $3,579.70 for a couple, and $5,026.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Brussels is $5,200.00, which is 333.3% more than the average monthly cost of living and 672.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
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| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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