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Brussels

Central and practical as an EU hub, but rarely anyone's first-choice nomad base over its neighbors.

In Brussels, a mid-range month runs about $2,695 (€2,336) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet9.7/10

Among the 5% fastest cities for internet

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.5/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5.7/10

Better wellness options than about 50% of cities

Getting There6/10

Easier to reach than about 55% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

34 categories for Brussels, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Rotterdam (~100 km) · Amsterdam (~150 km)

Practical

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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