Brussels, Belgium

In 2025, a single person living in Brussels needs approximately EUR 1,889/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 3,378/month. Brussels is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Brussels costs approximately EUR 1,187/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 1,961/month. Rent has changed +3.2% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Brussels are approximately EUR 366 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Brussels costs EUR 60 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Brussels average EUR 160 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Brussels is located in Belgium (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,187/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,889/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Brussels costs approximately EUR 14 in 2025. Budget around EUR 116/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Brussels from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.2% over this period (from EUR 1,012 in 2022 to EUR 1,216 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Brussels in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,889/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,187), groceries (EUR 366), transport (EUR 60), utilities (EUR 160) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 3,378/month.