Cost of Living in Brussels
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Brussels, Belgium.
Overall, the cost of living in Brussels is below the New York City baseline (composite index 58 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)54
Groceries index64
Dining out index62
Transport index42
Utilities index68
Median annual salary$42,000
Minimum wage$12.80/hr
Est. monthly childcare$500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$100
YoY inflation2.9%
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