COST OF LIVING IN BELGIUM! How Expensive it is to live in BELGIUM? Breakdown of Monthly Expenses

In this video, I will be sharing the COST OF LIVING IN BELGIUM! How Expensive it is to live in BELGIUM? Breakdown of Monthly Expenses for Expats in Belgium. I have shared in detail the monthly expenditure for a single person, a couple as well as for a family with a kid. The breakdown covers:
1. Cost of Renting A House
2. Cost of Utilities
3. Cost of Internet
4. Cost of Food
5. Cost of Transport
6. Cost of Insurance
7. Cost of Education for kids
** Keep in mind that the information shared in this video is based on our personal experiences and research. Always make sure you do your own research as well.
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Intro : (0:00)
Cost of Renting A House: (0:54)
Cost of Utilities: (2:08)
Cost of Internet: (3:00)
Cost of Food: (3:49)
Cost of Transport: (5:55)
Cost of Insurance: (7:06)
Cost of Schooling: (8:02)
Cost of Living for a Single Person: (9:40)
Monthly Expenses Spreadsheet: (10:38)
Tips and Tricks: (11:12)
Outro : (12:30)
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[@anusharampally4621]

Very informative video ! Explained everything so well in detail, very useful for someone who is planning to move to Ghent soon

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you so very much 😁

[@chetansonar9320]

Your videos are very informative! keep up the good work

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@vijayv1094]

This gives clear idea for someone wants move to Belgium 🇧🇪

[@honeychillistories]

😊

[@jayashreegavit280]

Loving your such informative video Ashmee , Keep up 👍🏻

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😁

[@ujjwalrastogi9100]

Thank you so much for the informative video it's really helping me a lot in projecting things

[@IMAInteriors]

Thank you for the info! I am an expat waiting to be transferred to Belgium. Can’t tell when but your vid made me really excited about it :)

[@honeychillistories]

I am glad 😀

[@lucianalucy9655]

What's ur career ?

[@IMAInteriors]

@@lucianalucy9655 me? Interior Designer. But married to someone who has the chance to be transferred. I can work anywhere in the world but currently in Perú (from Argentina originally)

[@lucianalucy9655]

@@IMAInteriors wow I'm from Argentina too, (Tucuman) I'm currently in USA and planing to move to Europe next year just doing some research... And it's so nice to read ur story thanks so much... I'm looking to study something online as well...

[@IMAInteriors]

@@lucianalucy9655 yay! Best of luck with that! Hopefully next year we will all be there then jajajaja. Éxitos Luciana!

[@isaackumba2688]

all your video is very helpfull and amazing. Thank you very much

[@divij6675]

This is exactly what anyone moving out of India needs. Could you please also share your views and videos on: 1. What essentials to carry when relocating from India to Belgium? 2. How to create bank account? The essential tips which bank to chose, fees, benefits, etc. 3. How to maintain money transfer to family back in your home country? Thanks a bunch for this video. Extremely thoughtful and helpful! :) 4.

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you so much 😊 I will definitely make a video regarding the points you mentioned 😁

[@hariprabukrishnasamynaidug3629]

@@honeychillistories I must tell you that more genuine video and I liked it ☺️☺️ added to the previous questions, pls also add the following. 1. Mention the limit of transfering amount to Indian account. 2. Can we send send money to any account? Coz, my frnd who worked in UAE, he can't send his money to account unless he registered their bank account. 3. You mentioned about 2nd hand, then how about electronic gadgets?? If we wish to buy a new one before coming there, should we buy it there or here in India??

[@honeychillistories]

1. I don't know about the limit but I know people who transfer around 2 lakhs Rs every month back to India. 2. You can only send to NRE accounts. 3. It is good to buy in Belgium because power rating is different from India

[@hariprabukrishnasamynaidug3629]

@@honeychillistories thanks for ur reply

[@harshalkhatri4492]

Thank You for the information, really helpful.

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@ehsanehsani2809]

Thanks for your video, we are relocating to Belgium (Mechelen City) next month and I am trying to find a good local kindergarten to register our child.

[@kapilsathe7084]

Very well explained. Merci :)

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@leenasarode5615]

Great content and well made video

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you :)

[@Thampzrdv]

Informative and good quality video

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@rajivlochan9264]

Thanks for your vedios I keep watching them.

[@sijukk1318]

Well explained! Helpful video!

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@tarundiaries2401]

Thank u so much for share knowledge .. And also nice video

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@shifamoideen905]

Thank you so much mam for your valuable time to make videos to make us understand the clear picture of belgium. Your videos inspire me more to study in belgium. God bless you

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😁

[@deepakkumarprajapati8823]

thanks for sharing the cost of living for a single person

[@MahdiTube117BD]

Very helpful

[@brijalingle2743]

Hello Mem, How can we use our mobile while going to Belgium? How much does the SIM card come there and what is the process there.

[@hermesingenui2653]

Thank you very much !

[@kairidgway8907]

If I want a single bedroom not a shared room just on my own. How much? I’m from UK and want to move to Belgium how would I come about it

[@danisaputra5798]

Hii thanks for the video! I will move to Ghent this September for a master’s degree. I wanna ask you about dental care, how much it will cost in Belgium on average?

[@faridorucov3758]

You are amazing ♥️

[@manmohanpatil]

Good efforts

[@humairasyed]

How is cost of living now compared to a year ago? Can you please give approx for a single person?

[@2carlosa]

Thanks for the video! With the war in Ukraine, do you still recommend gas for heating?

[@muruganathan107]

What are the documents need for childrens to join primary school ( Indian school transfer certificate must)?

[@musicallifetrishnagupta]

Mam my daughter is staying in Belgium if husband is doing study but her wife can't do the job. Then how can they.it is very bad and minus point.

[@baileyfeller5607]

Your channel is been massive help to me I'm currently in the process of moving to Antwerp, you've been Amazing for all the logistics, if you have any advice on visa? The application forms I've found are all in Dutch? Did you guys use English for the application forms? Thank you again 😁

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you so much 😊 As far as I remember, we just translated the forms to understand what to fill but the form has to be submitted in dutch as that is the National language of Flanders

[@baileyfeller5607]

@@honeychillistories that's perfect thank you so much for helping me and keep up the great content 🧡🧡🧡

[@nikhiljain5887]

Thank you for the video. Can you tell me if I go to Belgium on work visa can my wife also do a job based on my work visa there?

[@bayansaduakhassova4809]

Wow, you live in Ghent? Can you please show us the city? And maybe tell more about it and sites?

[@swapnilchoramale6399]

Hello , what is the english school fees in belgium

[@KittuSamayal]

great upload

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@nehrumariappan7880]

Seems like really tough to survive for a family in Belgium considering the 50% tax and rent and other expenses. It feels like savings in India seems better

[@manmohanpatil]

I recently moved to Portugal and realize same. It is true that we can save more in India. But basically we save for kids education, health and retirement. With social security in European countries all these are free. and because of that even if you save less in these countries, it makes sense.

[@MahdiTube117BD]

Please make a video about weather and environment

[@shohratmaharram3862]

Good job!

[@honeychillistories]

Thanks 😁

[@rajuakolkar6991]

Very informative for people moving to Europe .

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you so much 😊

[@virendra190]

I am traveling Brussels next month , got work permit , Your video was very helpful for my visa process ✅ 🙏 , pls continue making useful videos 🥳✅👍

[@honeychillistories]

I am glad! Thank you so much 😊

[@anooplazerthomas6810]

Is your visa unique visa?

[@shivavemula5300]

@virendra hi i am planning to move to Brussels onsite can we connect?

[@amruth2925]

Very informative video I’m an Linux administrator in India and would like migrating to Belgium for employment. Could you please tell me how much could be salary range for an IT guy/Linux administrators per month? Please do also include basic salary in Belgium.

[@cevahiryigit1123]

Hi , I follow your videos and thanks for informing. Could you write total life expenses if i have 2 bedrooms in Brussels ? We are 3 people family. Thanks Ismail

[@venkat2niki]

Good one … content is correct to the best of course dependant on people expenses varies …

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@adarshyadav5026]

Thanx mam for your information😊😊

[@jerry-be4rl]

Ma'am now I am student of 11th class (in India) I wants to live in Europe for some personal reasons I wants to do hotel management and I want to work in Belgium so can you please explain me what is the average monthly salary of Normal hotelier in Belgium plzz

[@ThoughtsOfMyBrain]

In 1 year things have changed, now the tip to have gas heated house rather than electricity is not valid anymore, right? :)

[@addyrhce]

Great! Mam can you plz share something about Champagne and wines/whiskey, is it affordable to buy and is it legal and open? -subscribed

[@stevenramos8464]

This is such a great video and helps me a lot because im almost ready to move to antwerp! I have a quick questions, how much is the cost for laundries or laundromats in belgium? or would it be better to get an apartment with a washing machine and dryer? How is biking in belgium on days when weather is raining or when it is winter in belgium?

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you so much 🥰 Laundries are great here. I found this information on net- Always open. Safe and quiet. The laundry mashines (wassen) prices go from 3.50€ to 4.50€ and 8.00€ for the biggest one. The dryer prices are 1.50€ for 10 minutes. Regarding bikes, the locals are used to riding them in all weathers. Unless the weather is extremely bad, bikes can be used

[@stevenramos8464]

@@honeychillistories Coool! Resistant through all weather and terrains i guess! Would it be better to just have your own washing machine and dryer rather than going to laundromats? (trying to look for an apartment with a washing machine and dryer installed) wanted to get your opinion. Would be cool too if you had a video for installations of the different utilities and steps unless its like straightforward or like the requirements needed Love your content! Hoping to see more!

[@honeychillistories]

@@stevenramos8464 owning a washing machine and dryer is obviously more comfortable

[@flitsertheo]

@@stevenramos8464 In Belgium you usually bring your own appliances and furniture when renting. Though you might get a pre-installed kitchen block with an oven for instance. Dryers are not so common in Belgium, people still prefer to hang out their washing.

[@Mrtribru69]

A fully furnished house is definitely more expensive, especially if it comes with washing machine and dryer. Cities like Antwerpen, certain areas are very expensive

[@ryotimor7172]

Hi what about job opportunities between brussel, Antwerp and other cities?

[@bhatiamayank3738]

Thanks for the essential information. Do students have discounts on their public transport card?

[@istoppedcaring6209]

until they are 26 yes, you wil need a form but you can get that from the university or college you attend, usually from your profile on the site.

[@bhatiamayank3738]

@@istoppedcaring6209 🙏 Thanks

[@comedyman3237]

Belgium embassy maximum how longer day later gives visa?

[@AliAhmed-gl1tu]

how much is the average salray for computer science graduate?

[@Haneefa-yz3ym]

I am planning to come to Belgium, looks quiet expensive, I will be in Batchelor accommodation and my job profile is unskilled labour, please suggest me my salary will be 1400 to 1700 eros. Please respond

[@natiunea]

Bravo!!!!!

[@wardarashid9025]

Can you share how you can get dependent visa for family on a student visa

[@shamshersingh8243]

Dear madam, if i have c -type visa which I get on child base. my wife and child have citizen of belgium.Now,my police verification is completed.I apply family reunification on common child base not wife base.Please tell me,commune(immigration mangement) will give me F card or orange card on child base.which card will get me from commune.I paid 209euro and extra 8euro in the commune and commune give me annexe 19ter and commune ask to me only birth certificate of baby.I submit this document.

[@priyapaal1407]

Thank you so much for ur video... I m planing to move within 2 days....

[@honeychillistories]

😊

[@playboikabi]

How's belgium my girlfriend is moving over as a chef

[@inayainwonderland12]

Very good video indeed. Can you tell me, company is offering me 80k per annum. What will be net salary per month after Tax. Thanks. Is Govt also provide 200 EURO per month for wife & 150 EURO per child per month

[@rkamercy7978]

What type of work available for low skilled workers please inform

[@hottrolls5053]

Ma'am if I come to belgium in January ...I have EU Passport ..will I get job easy after I come?

[@KhansKitchen]

Thanks

[@vikrantchauhan2460]

Hello Ma'am, pls make a video on child's admission process in Belgium. Before thinking to move to Belgium we want to ensure that our kids gets admission seamlessly and their education doesn't get effected. Thank you

[@vikrantchauhan2460]

I heard that the academic session in Belgium starts in September. So what if one moves to Belgium in the month of Oct/Nov. Are admissions allowed to schools if little delayed?

[@kara2162]

As a family of four living in Belgium we spend around €800 a month on groceries and another €150 a month on household items. I find food to be more and more expensive since covid. France is much cheaper for example.

[@honeychillistories]

Yes it can get expensive. But it is what it is :(

[@maqsoodahmed1539]

@@honeychillistories nice 👍

[@debest5181]

What about salary.

[@gurucharan5707]

Is this still applicable after COVID?

[@Abhis_vlog07]

Belgium or Australia or newzealand which is bood for masters to earn and study

[@Duran911]

dining out for couple in Riga is minimum 150-200 euros

[@Prashant..4811]

Super

[@j.kavithakavi8675]

Hi mam English medium school maximum monthly fees how much

[@innocentjatt8870]

Can you help me with scope of pharmacist jobs in Belgium especially in retail pharmacy

[@sarladaga8215]

Very well explained. May God bless you. Take care, be happy & keep smiling ! : Gopal Daga / Kolkata

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@muhammadharis598]

mam i am comming to belgium on scholarship to study can you please guide me

[@elliarose835]

Hey, could you please tell me what to bring in cloths, as i am coming from pakistan in next week. Your response will be highly apprrciable. Thanks

[@honeychillistories]

Belgium is a cold country in general so get clothes according to cold weather.

[@NastharMa97]

Can you please sum up the total?

[@Explorewith4x4]

Nyc video

[@satishbabu1872]

MADAM WOULD LIKE TO KNOW about taxation

[@musicallifetrishnagupta]

Pl. Tell the minus point also

[@johnngure661]

wow like this video

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@xristinarose2409]

You didn't mention the salary's. Also there are cars as a transport as well which are easily 400€/month on average if not more

[@honeychillistories]

I have talked about job opportunities and salaries in a different video. Thanks for sharing the cost of Car (I don't have a car myself so somehow missed it 😅)

[@girishgopi5279]

Can you explain about the tax rates

[@user-rj6eh6rd1q]

Please answer me. I am fluent in Chinese and Arabic, but I do not have a certificate. Do you think that they may accept the employment of a foreign person as a language teacher in Belgium without a certificate??? And thanks for all your videos

[@honeychillistories]

According to me it's extremely difficult to get teacher job if you are not dutch. But I will highly suggest do your research for the jobs in your profession! All the best 😁

[@viralcuts8921]

How much is salary for phd studnet in ghent

[@abiodunemmanuel1855]

Coming in few weeks🥰

[@MrAwesomeet]

How much one can save ? Thats the most important part.

[@allamrakesh2257]

For couple the monthly expenses are 1500 For year 1600*12=19200 If you annual income is 50000 euros after taxation we only left with 26000 after subtraction the living expenses we left with 6800 euros i.e 6 lakhs..is it worth coming there for study and settlement as a indian

[@honeychillistories]

Compared to USA, canada the money earning is less in Europe but lifestyle and standard of living is great here so depends on you want you want

[@allamrakesh2257]

@@honeychillistories ha.. that's why im planning to do masters in civil engineering either in German or in Belgium..I hope I will meet you soon sister..love from Hyderabad

[@anikbiswas2825]

I will move to belgium for office Engagement. I will get 3500 euro per month. Is it sufficient in 2023? I need to save my money as well. Please comment on this.

[@hzbvideos]

Hi, what is a good salary there

[@mumsharmistha]

Wow , I am also staying in the city center in Ghent..

[@honeychillistories]

Great 👍🏻

[@aameenabeeviom8501]

Is that common to wear burqa and hijab in Belgium, any idea about that.

[@binay1074]

Very comprehensive!

[@honeychillistories]

Thank you 😊

[@debest5181]

What about monthly salary.

[@swarnapuranam8692]

I lived in Brussels missed living there alot 🤗

[@honeychillistories]

😊

[@swarnapuranam8692]

Hope to come back and meet u too, nice info 😊

[@honeychillistories]

@@swarnapuranam8692 thank you 😊

[@bijojain6429]

12:58 hai how was the nursing jobs and salary?

[@cedricdellafaille1361]

I'm from belgium, and 50euros a week on groceries??? Are you eating bread only? Groceries it's easily 450+ Dining out for one person is already 35euros.

[@cedricdellafaille1361]

5-7euros for INSURANCE???are you kidding me, a car insurance alone (mandatory) is 1400euros in 2018 + wegentaksen (taxes for the road) 350euros + co2 tax Oil 50euros per fill. Electricity, gas, water 200-350euros.. Internet 40euros 10gb mobile data 15euros Rent 750euros

[@choreographyreel6534]

Surviving with 2000 euros is possible for a single person?

[@boceskia]

Seems just about right.

[@sagarshrotri8304]

Is there english medium schools for kids?

[@grouloulle]

Montgomery school , british school,...

[@shujasiddiqui1176]

Hello Dear I want to learn dutch language so if you have any contact any person which is learn me dutch online so please help me..... Thanks,

[@taslimasultana3822]

sister i want to know that what's the cost of Single studio room for a student!!!plz reply, it will be helpfull for me.♥

[@costasiyabonga2902]

Thats around 450 euros. Without electricity and gas

[@pravinrupapara]

Very informative video madam, I would like to know what about the Job is it easy to get job in Belgium and what are the process for the same?

[@honeychillistories]

I have made a video for job topic. Check it on my channel 😊

[@himabinduvoonna1479]

Your videos are very informative.Can you give some suggestions regarding the Civil Engineering job opportunities in belgium.Does the French /Dutch language is mandatory for core jobs.?

[@honeychillistories]

Yes language definitely helps and is mostly required for Core jobs

[@alihadicamara8412]

Very informative. Has made me subscribed to your channel recently. Greetings from Tunisia🇹🇳 currently. Belgium🇧🇪 is my dream country. I hope very soon I'll relocate to there and start my future family there as well. Thanks for this useful video.

[@honeychillistories]

Welcome 😁

[@alihadicamara8412]

@@honeychillistories So kind of you. Can you kindly tell me. It's easier to get asylum accepted in Belgium? What are the strategies would a person need to get your asylum accepted in Belgium?