πŸ“ Belgium Β· Europe

Brussels

Population: 1,239,400

Overall Score7.5/10

About Brussels

Brussels is a major international governance and business center with strong services and broad job opportunities.

✨ City Specialty

European policy and business hub

❀️ Why People Love Brussels

International career options

Good transit

Strong healthcare

Cultural diversity

πŸ—£οΈ Languages

FrenchDutchEnglish

🏒 Major Companies

  • β†’Solvay
  • β†’AB InBev
  • β†’Proximus
  • β†’UCB

πŸ‘€ Notable People

  • β˜…Audrey Hepburn
  • β˜…Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • β˜…HergΓ©

City Scores

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Safety
6.9/10
🌫️
Pollution
6.5/10
πŸ“Ά
Internet
8.7/10
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Quality of Life
7.8/10
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Job Market
7.6/10
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Healthcare
8.1/10
🌑️
Climate
6.8/10
πŸ“š
Literacy Rate
99%

Cost of Living

πŸ’° Single Person$2100/month
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Couple$3300/month
🏒 Rent (City Center)$1450/month
🏘️ Rent (Outside Center)$1050/month
πŸ• Food$390/month
🚌 Transport$60/month
πŸ’‘ Utilities$200/month

Environment & Infrastructure

🌍 Climate

TypeOceanic
Avg Temperature11Β°C
Air Quality Index41
Pollution LevelLow

πŸ“‘ Internet

185
Mbps Average Speed

🚨 Crime & Safety

Safety Rating

🟑
Moderate
Crime Index: 40

Crime Statistics (per 100K)

Homicide Rate1.1
Robbery Rate3.8
Theft Rate17.0
Assault Rate4.4

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πŸ“š Data Sources

This page is reviewed monthly. Source links and as-of dates are shown below for transparency.

Population
Statbel Belgium Β· 2025-01-01Source
Cost of Living
Numbeo Β· 2026-02-01Source
Safety
Numbeo Β· 2026-02-01Source
Internet
Speedtest Global Index Β· 2026-02-01Source
Healthcare
Numbeo Β· 2026-02-01Source
Air Quality
IQAir Β· 2026-02-01Source

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