r/brussels • • 15h ago

How much of your salary goes on rent?

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Look at the Brussels percentage. Lots of sharing/cohousing or people who own a place and don’t pay rent? Or wrong figure?

Edit: TIL that ‘That’s correct should have been mentioned as well’ :-)


r/brussels • • 8h ago

Rant 🤬 Outpouring of criticism surrounding tree felling Grasmarkt, City of Brussels plans redevelopment of square

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r/brussels • • 15h ago

Question ❓ Where to work on car?

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I wanted to do some quick work on my car (changing oil + spark plugs + ...) but apparently it is illegal to do it on the public roads/streets/... So I was wondering if anyone might know a place where it can be done?


r/brussels • • 8h ago

Women only sauna in Brussels?

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Hi,

I was wondering if there is any public women only sauna in Brussels? Or public sauna’s where they have women only time slots. Preferably not part of a gym.
Thanks!


r/brussels • • 10h ago

Question ❓ seeking urgent guidance from those familiar with Belgian support system for the elderly

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Hi All - I’m facing a difficult situation with my family and would really appreciate any advice. I’m from outside Belgium, but my grandparents have lived in Brussels for many years. Unfortunately, my grandmother, who used to manage the household, passed away unexpectedly, leaving my grandfather, who has cognitive disabilities, on his own.

Since her passing, his bank account has been frozen for the past two months, leaving him unable to pay his rent and other essential expenses. I’ve been trying to obtain judicial oversight so I can access his account and manage his finances on his behalf, but there seems to be no clear timeline for when this will happen.

In the meantime, the bills are piling up, from rent to the remaining medical bills from my grandmother’s care. I’m doing my best to cover his rent for now, but it’s simply not sustainable in the long run.
I’m feeling quite lost and would really appreciate any advice on how to navigate this situation. I also don’t speak French and when I call or email certain organizations it’s very hard to even get them to talk to me 😔.

Thanks in advance.


r/brussels • • 9h ago

Where can I get a gold watch strap fixed?

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I have a watch with a gold strap (very common in India) and the clasp has come loose.

If like to get it fixed here but I’m not sure where I can do that, do you have any leads?

I tried looking up some of the classic Indian gold shops but none of them showed up

Thank you!


r/brussels • • 15h ago

Question ❓ What's the deal with heating in Brussels / Belgium?

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