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Can you live in Brussels on a tight budget?

4 replies · 4 Nov 2026

leuven_student_life

Trying to figure out if I can make it work without going broke. I am trying to save money as much as possible!!

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mister_bxl_77

Possible (if you're smart about it). Rent is the big one; you can find a room or sharing a flat for about €1,500 a month, but a studio for a normal life usually runs you between €1,500 and €2,100. Other costs like food and stuff average around €795.77 (not including rent) and you should budget €56 for a STIB/MIVB subscription

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vibes_only_be

Naw man i dont see it like that... i was out late last night and the homelessness and junkies on the street is way more then before!! (it's getting kinda heavy in some areas) makes it harder to feel at home if u dont got much cash left over

sunnyside_belgium2

Hardly. I find that if you actually want a decent life without stressing every single day you need closer to €2,100 a month

Haha_Belgium

Actually, where you pick your commune is the BIGGEST thing for your wallet

leuven_student_life

Thanks!

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