General Information

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south.

• Population: 184,000
• Area: 32.61 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 50.846668243408, Longitude: 4.352499961853

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): €950 - 1,400
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): €700 - 1,100
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): €2,000 - 3,500
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): €1,500 - 2,500
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: €250 - 400
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): €12 - 20
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): €35 - 60
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): €150 - 250 per month
• Internet: €30 - 50 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: €30 - 70 per month
• Childcare / Preschool: €400 - 900 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: €55 - 60
• Car Fuel (1 liter): €1.70 - 1.90

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: €55 - 60
• Single Ticket: €2.10 - 2.50
• Bike Friendly: Yes, with bike lanes and shared bikes
• Taxi Start Price: €4.00 - 5.00

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): €3,500 - 4,500
• IT Professionals (Junior): €2,800 - 3,500
• IT Professionals (Senior): €4,500 - 6,000
• Engineering (Entry Level): €3,000 - 4,000
• Engineering (Experienced): €4,500 - 6,500
• Teaching (Public School): €3,000 - 4,000
• Teaching (University / Experienced): €4,500 - 6,000
• Healthcare (Nurses): €2,500 - 3,500
• Healthcare (Doctors / Specialists): €5,000 - 8,000
• Finance / Banking (Analyst / Entry): €3,500 - 4,500
• Finance / Banking (Manager / Specialist): €6,000 - 10,000
• Lawyers / Legal Professionals: €4,500 - 8,000
• Hospitality / Tourism: €2,000 - 3,500
• Administrative Jobs: €2,500 - 3,500
• Retail / Sales: €2,000 - 3,000
• Freelancers / Consultants: €3,500 - 6,000

Average Monthly Cost for a Family of 4

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): €2,000 - 3,500
• Groceries (Family of 4): €800 - 1,200
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): €250 - 350
• Internet: €30 - 50
• Transportation (Monthly Pass for 4): €220 - 240
• Dining Out: €150 - 250
• Childcare / Preschool (2 children): €800 - 1,800
• Fitness Club / Gym: €30 - 70
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: €300 - 500

Tourist Attractions

• Grand Place (Grote Markt)
• Atomium
• Manneken Pis
• Royal Palace of Brussels
• Parc du Cinquantenaire

Events

• Brussels Summer Festival (August)
• Ommegang Festival (July)
• Christmas Market and Winter Wonders (December)