Brugge travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Brugge

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brugge for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2454* (2100 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 159 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4891* (4172 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 189 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 7557* (6454 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Brugge compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Brugge in 2025 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Brugge in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Brugge by expense type

Restaurant budget in Brugge

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Brugge is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Brugge (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.62525515115155.95.9United StatesBruggeLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254
Lunch
Lunch
$ 25/person
($ 24 to $ 30)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 51/person
($ 47 to $ 65)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 9.4 to $ 15)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 9.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Brugge

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Brugge is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Brugge (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179256256151151167167212212149149212212United StatesBrugge2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 81 to $ 291)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 81 to $ 392)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 70 to $ 441)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 98 to $ 617)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 299/night
($ 155 to $ 597)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 569
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 149/month
($ 83 to $ 318)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 210/month
($ 100 to $ 602)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 200/month
($ 95 to $ 582)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 212/month
($ 101 to $ 574)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 294/month
($ 125 to $ 1153)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Brugge

On average, the price of supermarket food in Brugge is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Brugge (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.23313132.22.21.51.5United StatesBruggeEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 5.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 5.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 8.2 to $ 17)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Brugge

On average, the price of transport in Brugge is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Brugge (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9118181332.92.9227272United StatesBruggeBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 3.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.9/km
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.5
($ 2.8 to $ 15)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 59 to $ 90)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Brugge

On average, budget for leisure activities in Brugge is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 12 to $ 12)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Brugge

On average, shopping budget in Brugge is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 9.4 to $ 12)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 92
($ 71 to $ 129)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 24 to $ 106)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Brugge
London → Brugge
London → Brugge
$ 512
(fair price: $ 421)
Manchester → Brugge
Manchester → Brugge
Manchester → Brugge
$ 574
(fair price: $ 486)
Dublin → Brugge
Dublin → Brugge
Dublin → Brugge
$ 544
(fair price: $ 460)
Edinburgh → Brugge
Edinburgh → Brugge
Edinburgh → Brugge
$ 571
(fair price: $ 479)
New York City → Brugge
New York City → Brugge
New York City → Brugge
$ 1172
(fair price: $ 1020)



About this information on the cost of living in Brugge

The information about the cost of living in Brugge shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Brugge was updated on 28-01-2025.

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