Is Dusseldorf more expensive than Brussels?

Dusseldorf is 0.3% more expensive than Brussels overall. Rent is 13.6% lower, groceries 8.7% cheaper, and restaurants 14.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Brussels or Dusseldorf?

Brussels has a purchasing power index of 115.8 while Dusseldorf has 141.3 (NYC = 100). Dusseldorf offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇧🇪 Brussels vs 🇩🇪 Dusseldorf

2026

Dusseldorf is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇧🇪 Brussels	🇩🇪 Dusseldorf	Difference
Cost of Living	74.3	74.5	+0.3%
Rent	33.9	29.3	-13.6%
Groceries	80.7	73.7	-8.7%
Restaurants	81.0	69.0	-14.8%
Purchasing Power	115.8	141.3	+22.0%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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