What is Cost of Living in Belgium in 2022? Expenses, Rent, Salary & Bills when living in Brussels

Your most asked questions and their answers are here- the cost of living in Belgium, all big expenses, rent, salary and bills for living in Brussels. Is it expensive to live in BELGIUM in 2022? We breakdown our monthly expenses for expats in Belgium. I live with my husband in Brussels and we will share the details based on our experience of living here for 4.5 years.
DISCLAIMER: Details shared in the video are our own experiences and views. It might change slightly from person to person.
What you will find in this video: our rental experience - prices of studio, 1bhk and 2bhk, internet bill, electricity bills before and after price change, ideal salary to save and live comfortably in couple when single person is earning, our grocery expenses, indian and local grocery.
Still don't find what you were looking for? Head over to the comments section - post your queries & I'll try to help you by answering them.
Chapters:
00:00 Let's go - Intro!
01:00 Total Rent- Studio/1BHK/2BHK experience (5 examples)
08:07 Rent Summary
08:49 Furnished vs Unfurnished
09:45 Set-up cost - 1 time
10:26 etat de lieu- a formality some owners ask for
11:51 Electricity before & after price rise
12:09 Internet Plan for Home
12:24 Groceries (Local & Indian)
13:02 Cost of public transport in Brussels
13:58 Random expenses you will make(& personal)
14:40 How much salary in-hand is sufficient for a couple to save and live comfortably (single person earning)
15:10 Finally: ask your queries if they are still not answered! Comment below.
My Instagram: / mansee.la.vie
Link to Immoweb (which I used to find all my apartments for rent in Belgium, highly recommended): www.immoweb.be/en
#costofliving #expatsinbrussels #expensesinbrussels
Official links for taxation info:
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[@GuerraGebrial-xr9xf]

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[@GraceMohmoh-mr8md]

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[@azaMan-ox5cx]

Yaara neenga Komalis😂

[@GodWill-lx4ej]

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[@JassicaJimenez-wl3gi]

Oh that will be so nice, Please do you mind referring me to your financial analyst?

[@roopammahindra6218]

An informative one again! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@bonjourmansee]

Millions of thanks Roopam 🙏🏽😍😘

[@Raj-ks3jk]

Very informative. Don't stop making videos. Cheers 🥂

[@bonjourmansee]

thank you for the confidence 🌈❤🙏 glad you liked it! keep supporting, keep watching.

[@vsa1957]

As usual once again a very informative video. Explained in nice lucid way. I believe viewers will get a clear picture of what they can do to be in a comfort zone according to their earning, in other words I can say it will surely help them cut their coat according to their clothes. Nice work done. Keep going keep rocking. 🙏

[@bonjourmansee]

thank you so much Papa 🙏😍

[@piyushatanwani]

Though this is supposed to be informative and it is, but it was also fun to watch since you told us your story ☺️ And you’re so natural while talking to the camera, I can surely learn from you there! More power to you 😀😀

[@bonjourmansee]

Thank you Piyusha !!!!! 😍😘😘😘😘😘

[@jineetm1139]

Great video once again!

[@bonjourmansee]

thank you so much! ☺️ means a lot!

[@jineetm1139]

@@bonjourmansee hey I have asked a question on your insta. Can you please answer

[@bonjourmansee]

@@jineetm1139 Hi Jineet, sorry, the message went out of general inbox- just checking it now!

[@payaldangi9540]

Excellent work 👍

[@bonjourmansee]

Thanks Payal 😍

[@chaithanya6aug]

Hi Mansee , Thank you for sharing very useful information. can you share some details on Taxation on Gross Salary.

[@bonjourmansee]

hello Chaithanya, very glad to read that you are finding the videos useful for you. thanks. Taxation is a complex topic depending on family situation & economic situation. Factors like type of employment contract & type of work visa also play a big role. I'll try to put all basic info in one of next videos (won't commit but I'll try). Till then please refer to official resources(putting these links in description of video for you.) I'll also get back to your email today - thank you :)

[@1001Balance]

The usual practice is to put the deposit on a shared/blocked account. Otherwise the landlord will rip you off. At least in Flanders the landlord cannot demand you pay in cash.

[@GurkiratSingh-fd1bf]

Luv u mansee

[@Makaron_Penne]

I know i am late to the video. but how much € do you need to start and move in into belgium without having to worry much?

[@jayasharma7616]

great video Mansee 😍👍🏻thank for sharing ur detailed information about renting a apartment. how to look for a 1 bhk flat with balcony ??

[@bonjourmansee]

thanks Jaya. Please check this very popular website: immoweb (I'm putting the link to this website in description of this video for you). Here you can choose many filters to search apartments of your choice. So you can filter based on balcony/terrace(they call balcony as 'terrace' here).

[@jeroencrabbe]

In Belgium asking a rentdeposit in cash is illegal by the way

[@lucky6147]

Hi Mansee . Can you please tell procedure to apply for electricity connection if someone just moves in a rented apartment and has to apply for getting electricity supplied to the already installed meter .

[@bonjourmansee]

Hi Lokesh, (first of all - sorry for a late reply, I don't like to keep you guys waiting!)its very common, you just need to fill a form for transfer of connection (so from old tenant to new one), there are fields to enter the meter readings....just fill the necessary details and sign it. It has to be sent to the electricity provider. You can find more details on the website of your energy provider. Don't hesitate to take help of the owner!

[@vikrantchauhan2460]

Hi Mansee, pls make a video on the school admission process in Belgium for kids. as I heard that the academic process starts in September but what if someone gets little delayed for some reasons so are admissions allowed in the middle also?

[@bonjourmansee]

Hello Vikrant, thanks for a helpful suggestion! Indeed new session starts in September. I need to research more to create a reliable content on this topic. Keep watching other videos as well, and keep supporting!🌈❤

[@pratibhakundargi5996]

Can you make video on markets about second hand clothes , furniture etc in Brussels.

[@bonjourmansee]

suggestion noted,thnks ✅ are you soon moving here OR you are already staying in brussels?

[@GuptaFromMirzapur]

Thanks for the informative video. How to search home for rent for the first time mainly for a family of 3 (with a child)?

[@bonjourmansee]

Hello, as I suggested in the video, immoweb should be very helpful. Use the right filters as per your requirements. In each listing you apply, drop a personalised message to the owner about your situation(if you have long term plans to stay, family details, job details) - this gives confidence to the owners when they see your application among 50 others. After some appointments and visits, sure you will get to the suitable place. If you are travelling for the first time you might not have last 3 months belgian salary slips , which is normal for owners to ask from potential tenants in order to ensure they can pay - then keep your offer letter/contract ready which shows that you will get x amount of salary in Belgium. I hope you find a lovely place to stay.

[@GuptaFromMirzapur]

@@bonjourmansee thanks for reply.

[@milla9655]

I was actually thinking of using the serviced apartments, but now I’m scared 😅 what was the company that you used ?

[@bonjourmansee]

Unfortunately, we used BBF …Brussels Business Flats.

[@nafeesahmed296]

Hi! While shifting to a new country....we can't take much money in cash....how to manage first two weeks in terms of banking in Belgium....esp when you have to look for renting an apartment etc..

[@bonjourmansee]

Hello ! You can take cash that will be sufficient for your initial one or two months. If that amount is equal to or more than 10,000 Euro then you need to declare. Best suggestion i can give you is to carry a FOREX card. My company gave me one when I was about to travel. They paid me advance salary(and deducted some amount each month for the next 1 year) so I could manage my expenses initially. In 2018 this amount was 7000 Euros. For me & my husband, this amount was more than enough and we could have survived 3 months comfortably on it. When you arrive here, open a bank account so your salary from you employer is received in a Belgian account & you can easily continue you rental search, etc. Don't worry!

[@jyotsnajames1308]

Hi mansi, I’m moving to Brussels. I have a kid 3yrs needed some info of how to carry luggage coz we have a lot 200kg approx any suggestion on carrier. Also what’s the location of your service Appartment view is nice n vicinity also cool near metro. Best combi could you share d dealer or complex detail for family of 3. Thanks

[@jayasharma7616]

hi i am also planning to move to brussels in dec , 2 yr old kid how about accomodation ur thinking ?

[@bonjourmansee]

Hey Jyotsna, I live near Roodebeek metro station, yes its a nice place to live - very well connected. Sorry for my late response . I think my agency was Latour & Petit! Usually, all agencies are good except please stay away from BBF(Brussels Business Flats) - they notorious for taking away security deposit in cash and deducting it.

[@ravee963]

Indian couple+1y child can live in Brussels with spend of around 1500euro with simple life style ( including ALL )?

[@NithishYb]

Can you please make a video or reply on taxes will be payable from your earnings and if you convert into rupees

[@1001Balance]

Something you need to understand as well is what you get in return for those taxes. If you would compare Belgium to the US, you need will pay fewer taxes in the US, but you will have to get your health insurance covered (outside taxes)

[@hafsariyaz9720]

You did not talk of taxes anywhere.. doesn't almost half of the salary go into taxes.. did you include that while calculating minimum salary for a decent living.

[@bonjourmansee]

Yes, the ideal amount for the salary I mention in the video is after all deductions (= taxes). Its true I don't directly talk about taxes (its percentage, gross salary, deductions) in this video to make it simpler to understand for everyone. Thanks for pointing this out: its a good topic for a video, i'll make one describing taxes :) and sorry for a late reply- today I decided to check all the comments and respond.

[@elexuniversity]

Hey Mansee, yesterday i got a job offer from Euroclear company in Belgium as a Senior Blockchain Developer, i just wanted to ask if it's really good or not, I'm currently working in Bangalore, India. And what i can see Belgium is 168% expensive than Bangalore. Your advisory on this?

[@bonjourmansee]

Hi Elex, Euroclear is really a nice company and i am sure work wise as well it will be great. Do compare your earnings and spending in Bangalore and Brussels and then Decide. BTW i would have taken the offer if i was at your place. All the best and Do watch other video on my channels related to Living in Belgium,

[@ninadshinde29]

Hi, did you end up joining Euroclear? I was watching Mansee’s channel coz even I got an email from Euroclear and I was not sure if I should get into the discussion or not. Please let me know if we can connect and talk?

[@Mrtribru69]

If you got a job in a good position, in a good company in Belgium, do not worry! You will have a comfortable life here, probably few struggles in the very begining. Belgium is very expensive, but also you get salary accordingly. Could you please tell where the company is located? I live and work here past 23 years by the way!

[@MahaLakshmify]

My family 👪 planning to move to Brussels in August... I can get home rent within 650k?

[@bonjourmansee]

Hello, it will be very difficult in Brussels' most popular areas, but not impossible. But if you try to choose areas outside Brussels, you can get great deals (bigger apartments, lesser prices).

[@yahyashafiq1592]

Hi is finding the apartment or houses is difficult or easy in these s Days

[@bonjourmansee]

I’ve heard it’s a trouble: not many options that are affordable, rents are increasing. But don’t give up trying when you search: it’s not impossible! Good luck

[@shamisinghmultani1611]

Dear madam,I want to ask one think.I have f card of belgium .I have completed my graduation in B SC electronics from Kurukshetra university.It is possible to change my degree in belgium.Job opportunities can possible or not.Please tell me.

[@bonjourmansee]

Hello, I don't know what you mean by 'changing degree'. But, for job opportunity the tip I can give you is - learn atleast one national language of Belgium. It will open many doors for you as you already have a graduation degree. Be active in job search with full dedication, along with language skills - you will be successful.

[@shaggy4657]

Hi I got an offer of 54k after tax deductions Brussel will it be ok for a single person?

[@bonjourmansee]

Congratulations for the offer! (and sorry for my late reply!). Yes, your salary after tax deductions comes about to approximately: 2,742 Euro per month. It's more very good for a single person, you can have very good savings as well in this!

[@balu9618]

@@bonjourmansee mam, it will be more than 4k euros per month if it's 54k after Tax deduction

[@sonalshetty4162]

Is there a way to find out people looking for roommates in Brussels or places to move before immigrating.

[@bonjourmansee]

There are lot of facebook groups but i would suggest not to fully rely on them as sometimes it could be scams too.

[@sonalshetty4162]

@@bonjourmansee I agree and I'm also not on FB so looking for resources on other platforms

[@shijithjithu8476]

It's for one person????

[@bharatvekariya2]

Hi Mansee, thanks for sharing their Video, keep up good work. Wanted to know how much time it takes for dependent visa? Also how are current situation in Brussels in terms of cost of living?

[@anitanigam7997]

My daughter leaving India from Antwrep for PhD.how is this city.Is it safe.and Indian food items are available

[@bonjourmansee]

Antwerp is a beautiful city and very vibrant. It has more Indian food options both at restaurants & for groceries when compared to the capital city of Brussels. I'm sure your daughter will enjoy her stay there. And yes its safe just like any Belgian city.

[@sohumiyer2180]

hello, I am moving to brussles and was wanting know. Is there a good population of indians in here

[@bonjourmansee]

Hi, compared to English speaking countries the Indian population is less, however nowadays with an increase in IT opportunities here, the Indian population is gradually increasing. Students are also favouring the beautiful country.

[@balramoli2842]

Plz make video about Butcher

[@bonjourmansee]

What exactly you want to know about it?

[@vijendersharma798]

Work visa k liye jankari jrur sare kre

[@bonjourmansee]

ok will do soon

[@masroorahmad6144]

3000 euro is sufficient before tax or after tax?

[@Quaquaquaqua]

I have the same question!

[@deedarali4714]

Beautiful ❤️ princess looking

[@bonjourmansee]

Thank you 😊

[@thanasis2245]

3K net salary per person in Brussels? What is your job? I'm changing my career... hahahah

[@mamlouksarah7872]

Why the sorry telling just give us prices now

[@mamlouksarah7872]

But great content also so thank you so much 🙏

[@bonjourmansee]

prices are in the video. just a few days back I also added grocery prices in a youtube shorts. do check that as well. let me know if there is still something you want to know and don't get the answer :)

[@bonjourmansee]

@@mamlouksarah7872 thank you for watching, stay connected :)

[@Lucaabdunass]

You're misleading people with this information. 😮

[@Like-23]

Lying don’t go Belgium

[@funnyboy4241]

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