leuven_dev_logicHi. I am a risk management consultant with 15 years of experience planning a move to Brussels with my partner. We do not have kids and want to know if a budget of 1000 euros per month is enough for a decent life there - I have seen some high prices online and I am not sure if the reality is the same
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old_guard_vla2Living alone on 1000 euros is simply not enough to cover everything in this city. Rent for a one-bedroom usually runs between 900 and 1200 euros and once you add groceries, utilities, and transport you are looking at another 900 or 1000 euros on top of that. Being a student in a shared house paying 400 or 500 euros then you might survive. For a couple like yours I would suggest aiming for a net income of at least 5000 euros to actually live comfortably. A realistic budget for an independent person is closer to 1800 or 2200 euros per month.
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Learning_Life_BEIt's definitely cheaper than Paris or London but it still feels quite expensive when you compare it to local salaries here, Brussels
garden_teacher_70I think you can make it on 950 to 1350 per month by being very careful with your spending !