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Brussels
City in Brussels-Capital , Belgium
Overview
Brussels is Belgium's lively capital, known for its rich blend of medieval heritage, striking Art Nouveau architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy. The city is a political hub and cultural crossroads, boasting lively squares, gourmet chocolatiers, and a cosmopolitan vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Brussels-Capital
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.85°, 4.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,527
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
86
English
78
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
4599.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 152 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 94/100.
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