Cost of Living in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is a city in Belgium, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,060 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $825 per month, or $750 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 138 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Bruges scores 85/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 72°F and winter highs around 46°F, with roughly 131 sunny days a year.
Bruges Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Bruges
How Bruges Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Bruges ranks in the top 5% for walkability, but costs more than 65% of them.
| Metric | Bruges | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $2,060 | #224 of 340 | #60 of 91 |
| Safety | 85/100 | #22 of 340 | #12 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 74/100 | #127 of 340 | #38 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 138 Mbps | #201 of 340 | #51 of 91 |
| Walkability | 82/100 | #15 of 340 | #10 of 91 |
| Public transit | 62/100 | #86 of 340 | #49 of 91 |
| Food scene | 80/100 | #103 of 340 | #27 of 91 |
| Air quality | 86/100 | #108 of 340 | #51 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Bruges
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Bruges.
- Granada, Spain — $1,476/mo, 28% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Budapest, Hungary — $1,380/mo, 33% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Vilnius, Lithuania — $1,541/mo, 25% cheaper, safety 80/100
- Bratislava, Slovakia — $1,731/mo, 16% cheaper, safety 78/100
Bruges FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Bruges?
A single person should budget around $2,060 per month in Bruges, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $4,709 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Bruges?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Bruges averages $825 per month, dropping to about $750 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,163.
Is Bruges safe?
Bruges scores 85/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 88/100.
How fast is the internet in Bruges?
Median download speeds in Bruges are around 138 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 8 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa?
Belgium does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Bruges?
Bruges sees summer highs around 72°F and winter highs near 46°F, with about 131 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 126 days.
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