How much does it cost to live in Brussels
Moving to Brussels for an EU job next month and want to know about apartment and cost of living advice. I am worried about the prices in the center.
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map_readerHow much does it cost to live in Brussels
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NotSoSure_92Brussels is pricey if you stay downtown ! Rent is the killer but if you go for student housing or shop at Aldi or Lidl you save a lot. A single person needs about €795.77 a month for stuff like food and bills but you gotta add rent on top. For 4 it is closer to €2,005.76 for the basics. Also get a monthly pass for STIB since it is only €65 . If you have a combined net salary of €5,000 per month you can live quite comfy without kids. I dont trust those cheap ads though !
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belgium_vibestrue, you can save big if you just walk everywhere instead of taking the tram - it is actually pretty easy in some parts of the city.
Just_Arrived_HereA combined net income of €3,000 is just enough to survive and it really limits your options