Belgium isn't the cheapest country in Europe, but eating well here is very manageable if you know the system. This guide is for expats who want to eat healthy without spending like they're at a Brussels restaurant every night.
Best prices overall. Excellent quality meat and dairy. If you only use one supermarket, make it this one.
Outstanding for frozen vegetables, eggs, canned fish, and nuts. Weekly specials worth checking.
Better fresh produce and variety. Slightly more expensive but worth it for Greek yogurt and specialty items.
Go-to for basics: oats, rice, olive oil, legumes, canned tomatoes. Unbeatable price on staples.
Good for Dutch and international products. Competitive on some items. Useful if you live near one.
For one person, roughly €40–50 per week. Build around this and adjust to taste.
Cook on Sunday for 3–4 days. A pot of rice, batch of chicken in the oven, frozen veg in a pan. Done in 45 minutes. Combine differently each day so it doesn't feel repetitive — same ingredients, different sauces and spices.
This single habit saves more money and time than any other. You stop buying expensive lunches because you always have something ready.
Brussels is full of restaurants and it's part of the culture. You don't need to avoid it — just balance it. If you know you're going out Thursday evening, keep Wednesday and Friday clean. One restaurant meal doesn't undo a week of good eating.
The problem isn't the occasional dinner. It's when every day has an "exception."
Knowing what to buy is step one. Knowing how much, when, and how to structure it around your training is where coaching makes the real difference. First consultation is free.
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