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Are there any benefits to living in Brussels as a foreigner

6 replies · 3 Nov 2026

Exploring_BE

I have heard mixed things about living in Brussels

I want to know what it is really like for a foreigner 🇧🇪

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map_reader

It's great for jobs because the European Commission and European Council are right there so English is everywhere in work. There are over 180 nationalities and 100 languages here which is wild. The city has a gritty but awesome atmosphere that can be very appealing.

Good luck

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belgium_vibes

vibe is kinda unique with all the grime and murals and patina - it looks cool in a messy way.

expats_eye

metro system feels a bit dated like something straight out of the 1980s.

Discovery_Journey

Some people find the topography feels a bit claustrophobic since you never see a horizon!

eurostar_guyreplying to r3

Really? I never noticed that. Thanks for the info though.

REALITY_CHECK

Making friends there is sooo much easier with all the expats and international students.

Exploring_BE

Appreciate it

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