General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $523.9 billion |
| Size | 30,528 km² |
| Population | 11.5 million |
| Population density | 377/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.6 |
| City population | 98% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 3∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Dutch, French, German |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 50% |
| Population able to speak english | 55% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 25 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 5.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Brussels Airlines |
| Main airport | Brussels Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $8 |
| Burger | $12 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $800/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.60/l |
| Rental car | $60/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 21% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $40000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 102.04/MBits |
| Tld | .be |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 93% |
| Phone mobile data | $25 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | bol.com |
| Supermarket | Colruyt |
| Pharmacy | Kruidvat |
| Drugstore | Di |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 01:00 |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 9/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Moules-frites | Steamed mussels served with french fries | $15-$20 |
| Flemish stew | A beef stew made with beer, onions, and herbs | $18-$25 |
| Carbonade flamande | A beef stew made with beer, brown sugar, and gingerbread | $18-$25 |
| Waterzooi | A fish stew made with leeks, carrots, and celery | $20-$28 |
| Boulettes liégeoises | Meatballs made with beef, pork, and breadcrumbs | $14-$18 |
| Stoemp | A mashed potato dish made with vegetables | $12-$16 |
| Waffles | A light and fluffy pastry served with fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate | $8-$12 |
| Chocolate | Belgium is known for its chocolate, which is made with high-quality cocoa beans | $10-$20 per pound |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Beer | Belgium is famous for its wide variety of beers, including pilsners, ales, and stouts. | $5-10 |
| Wine | Belgium also produces a variety of wines, including white, red, and sparkling. | $10-20 |
| Spirits | Belgium is home to a number of distilleries that produce a variety of spirits, including gin, vodka, and whiskey. | $15-25 |
| Coffee | Belgium is known for its coffee culture, and there are many cafes where you can enjoy a cup of coffee. | $3-5 |
| Hot chocolate | Belgium is also known for its hot chocolate, which is typically made with milk, chocolate, and whipped cream. | $4-6 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | Belgium is famous for its chocolate, so be sure to pick up some to take home. | €10-€20 per box |
| Beer | Belgium is also known for its beer, so you’ll want to try some of the local brews. | €5-€10 per bottle |
| Lace | Belgium is also known for its lace, so you can find some beautiful pieces to take home. | €20-€100 per piece |
| Diamonds | Antwerp is the diamond capital of the world, so you can find some great deals on diamonds here. | €500-€10,000 per carat |
| Comic books | Belgium is the home of Tintin, so you can find a lot of comic books and other merchandise related to the character. | €10-€20 per book |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Easter Monday | March or April | The Monday after Easter Sunday |
| Labour Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers’ rights |
| Ascension Day | May or June | A Christian holiday commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May or June | A Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Belgian National Day | July 21 | A day to celebrate the independence of Belgium |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | A Christian holiday commemorating the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A Christian holiday to remember all the saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | A day to remember the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | A Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Het Laatste Nieuws |
| Online news | HLN.be |
| Tv | VTM |
| Radio | Radio 1 |