Is the cost of living in Brussels high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Brussels, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Brussels is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices are particularly expensive, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around €800 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also quite costly, with prices comparable to those in other major European cities. Eating out can also be expensive, with a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costing around €50. Public transportation is relatively affordable, with a monthly pass costing around €50," remarked another expat who made the move to Brussels, Belgium.
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Is the cost of living in Brussels high?
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