Cheapest priced cityLiege$1,771 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityBrussels$2,242 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$920across 3 priced cities
Liege vs the worldCheaper than 132 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Liege | $1,771 | 102.2 arrondissement | $724 | $876 | $192 | $402 | $406 | $47 | $2,862 |
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| Antwerp | $1,857 | 102.2 arrondissement | $858 | $1,061 | $185 | $501 | $257 | $56 | $3,069 |
| Brussels | $2,242 | 97.9 arrondissement | $1,178 | $1,422 | $213 | $484 | $303 | $64 | $3,236 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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