Belgium
Bruges
#5 Top 5 cities
Bruges is strong for day-to-day quality of life and atmosphere, but weaker for a broader job market and the dynamism of long-term expat life.
Country overview
Year-round temperatures
Day: 6°C aΕΎ 22°C
Night: 2°C aΕΎ 14°C
Climate
A mild near-coastal climate without major extremes.
Distance to the sea
15 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Scores
Scores
Safety
8/10
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- π«π·French
- π©πͺGermans
- πΊπΈAmericans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Strong civic amenities
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βTourism seasonality
- βHigher prices