Planning to move to Brussels with my wife and we want to have a 'nice' life. We are consultants and we have been looking at prices but it is hard to tell. Is 1800 euros enough to live in Brussels with a wife?
Helper_HandAre 1800 euros enough to live in Brussels with a wife
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bxl_property_guyThat is going to be very difficult for a couple ! Rent for a 2-bed in Brussels is usually €1,200 to €1,700, not including utilities/charges. Might be tough because you need €2,300–€2,700 to live comfortably in Brussels in 2026. From my experience (working in the city for years), a combined net income of 5,000€ is considered a threshold for a comfortable life for a couple without children.
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guinness_in_ghentMeantime i found a decent place by lookin on facebook and the eu intranet small ads ! it was way faster than the usual sites
old_guard_vla2Makes sense, cheers.
cocoa_lover_ukAuderghem is a notoriously expensive municipality in Brussels, so keep that in mind.
NotSoSure_92Some people say 3000€ is a base amount, but that is just for survival not comfort !
student_life_leuvenWe saved a lot of money by shopping at Lidl, Aldi, and the local markets when we lived on a tighter budget ! it really helps with the food costs
tech_charleroiLiving on €3,300 net per month for a couple living 30 km south of Brussels allows for saving approximately €4,000 in a year while living in a 100 sq meter apartment. Do you have a specific area in mind?
newbie_notes2I found that Uccle or Ixelles feels much safer and more comfortable compared to Molenbeek or parts of Schaerbeek 🇧🇪 - definitely worth checking out the different zones