Super expensive city, with some nice tourist attractions. Wouldn't recommend staying here for a longer time as price levels are almost Parisienne. Also, you can easily see all the good spots within 3 days or so. Pros: - nice tourist attractions (quite a couple of them) - many food options - people are open & friendly Cons: - hella expensive - limited vegan food options - you should at least understand some Dutch or French to survive here
Nomad Guide of Brussels
Explore Brussels like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Brussels with our insider tips and recommendations.
Stay updated on the weather in Brussels with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.
Cost of Living in Brussels
Discover the cost of living in Brussels with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Brussels.
Cost of Living for Expats :
$3,145/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$5,028/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$6,096/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$1,742/mo
Cost of coffee :
$2.62
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$1,328/mo
Dinner:
$27.92
Beer :
$5.26
Coca Cola :
$3.38
Tax for 50k income :
$20,014
Tax for 100k income :
$45,039
Tax for 250k income :
$120,233
Pros and Cons Living in Brussels
Like many other cities Brussels have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Pretty safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here
✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
Cons
❌ Way too expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ People smoking tobacco a lot
Quality of Life in Brussels
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Visa Requirements in Brussels
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Security and Crime in Brussels
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Low Crime rate
Medium Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Brussels
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Cities near Brussels to visit
There are several cities and places close to Brussels worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Brussels, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city. You can discover Aachen, Rotterdam, Lille, Breda, and Ghent, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Aachen
Germany
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Air Quality
Good
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
#595
Air Quality
Good
26
Mbps
FEELS 16°
16°
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Lille
France
#540
Air Quality
Good
17
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FEELS 16°
16°
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#847
Air Quality
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Belgium
#790
Air Quality
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29
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Belgium
#906
Air Quality
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36
Mbps
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#942
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27
Mbps
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Air Quality
Good
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Mbps
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16°
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Reviews of Brussels - Feedback from travelers
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Super expensive city, with some nice tourist attractions. Wouldn't recommend staying here for a longer time as price levels are almost Parisienne. Also, you can easily see all the good spots within 3 days or so. Pros:- nice tourist attractions (quite a couple of them)- many food options- people are open & friendlyCons:- hella expensive - limited vegan food options- you should at least understand some Dutch or French to survive here
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Dirty, ill-managed city. Unsafe due to impunity and laxist law enforcement. Friendly people though and great food!
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Been there in November 2017 and I didn't saw something special about it. Prices for each pocket with a big variety of products and so on.