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

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  • @divij6675
    @divij6675 3 роки тому +22

    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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому +3

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

    • @hariprabukrishnasamynaidug3629
      @hariprabukrishnasamynaidug3629 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому +2

      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
      @hariprabukrishnasamynaidug3629 3 роки тому

      @@honeychillistories thanks for ur reply

  • @IMAInteriors
    @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому +16

    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
      @honeychillistories  2 роки тому

      I am glad 😀

    • @lucianalucy9655
      @lucianalucy9655 2 роки тому +1

      What's ur career ?

    • @IMAInteriors
      @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому +2

      @@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
      @lucianalucy9655 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @IMAInteriors 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @vijayv1094
    @vijayv1094 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @kara2162
    @kara2162 2 роки тому +10

    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.

  • @nehrumariappan7880
    @nehrumariappan7880 2 роки тому +5

    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
      @manmohanpatil Рік тому

      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.

  • @virendra190
    @virendra190 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @ehsanehsani2809
    @ehsanehsani2809 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @anusharampally4621
    @anusharampally4621 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @Duran911
    @Duran911 Рік тому +1

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

  • @allamrakesh2257
    @allamrakesh2257 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @honeychillistories  2 роки тому

      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
      @allamrakesh2257 2 роки тому

      @@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

  • @addyrhce
    @addyrhce Рік тому +1

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

  • @kairidgway8907
    @kairidgway8907 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @ujjwalrastogi9100
    @ujjwalrastogi9100 2 роки тому

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

  • @jayashreegavit280
    @jayashreegavit280 3 роки тому +1

    Loving your such informative video Ashmee , Keep up 👍🏻

  • @swapnilchoramale6399
    @swapnilchoramale6399 Рік тому +1

    Hello , what is the english school fees in belgium

  • @chetansonar9320
    @chetansonar9320 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are very informative! keep up the good work

  • @baileyfeller5607
    @baileyfeller5607 3 роки тому +4

    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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому

      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
      @baileyfeller5607 3 роки тому

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

  • @jerry-be4rl
    @jerry-be4rl 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @stevenramos8464
    @stevenramos8464 3 роки тому +4

    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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому +5

      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
      @stevenramos8464 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому +2

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

    • @flitsertheo
      @flitsertheo 3 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @Mrtribru69 2 роки тому

      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

  • @shifamoideen905
    @shifamoideen905 Рік тому

    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

  • @isaackumba2688
    @isaackumba2688 Рік тому

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

  • @vikrantchauhan2460
    @vikrantchauhan2460 2 роки тому

    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
      @vikrantchauhan2460 2 роки тому

      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?

  • @MahdiTube117BD
    @MahdiTube117BD 3 місяці тому

    Please make a video about weather and environment

  • @harshalkhatri4492
    @harshalkhatri4492 2 роки тому

    Thank You for the information, really helpful.

  • @MrAwesomeet
    @MrAwesomeet 7 місяців тому

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

  • @pulkitkhanna8723
    @pulkitkhanna8723 Рік тому

    It was really an amazing video. Thank you so much.
    I would also like to ask one question - Which is the best place for Indians to live considering 1. Indian community nearby 2. Easily available vegetarian food 3. Indian groceries

    • @honeychillistories
      @honeychillistories  Рік тому

      Brussels, Antwerp are big cities of Belgium where there are lots of Indians. Indian grocery stores are mostly in all cities of Belgium

    • @pulkitkhanna8723
      @pulkitkhanna8723 Рік тому

      @@honeychillistories In Brussels, which community would be the best to live in? safety wise first.

    • @honeychillistories
      @honeychillistories  Рік тому

      @@pulkitkhanna8723 i don't know about Brussels as I live in Gent

    • @pulkitkhanna8723
      @pulkitkhanna8723 Рік тому

      @@honeychillistories Ok. Thanks for the info though. :)

  • @rajivlochan9264
    @rajivlochan9264 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your vedios I keep watching them.

  • @danisaputra5798
    @danisaputra5798 Рік тому +1

    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?

  • @leenasarode5615
    @leenasarode5615 2 роки тому +1

    Great content and well made video

  • @deepakkumarprajapati8823
    @deepakkumarprajapati8823 2 роки тому

    thanks for sharing the cost of living for a single person

  • @ThoughtsOfMyBrain
    @ThoughtsOfMyBrain Рік тому

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

  • @musicallifetrishnagupta
    @musicallifetrishnagupta 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @cedricdellafaille1361
    @cedricdellafaille1361 7 місяців тому

    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
      @cedricdellafaille1361 7 місяців тому

      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

  • @priyapaal1407
    @priyapaal1407 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @brijalingle2743
    @brijalingle2743 Рік тому

    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.

  • @bayansaduakhassova4809
    @bayansaduakhassova4809 2 роки тому

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

  • @KhansKitchen
    @KhansKitchen 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @amruth2925
    @amruth2925 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @bhatiamayank3738
    @bhatiamayank3738 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @istoppedcaring6209
      @istoppedcaring6209 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @bhatiamayank3738 2 роки тому

      @@istoppedcaring6209 🙏 Thanks

  • @Abhis_vlog07
    @Abhis_vlog07 9 місяців тому

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

  • @muruganathan107
    @muruganathan107 Рік тому

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

  • @2carlosa
    @2carlosa Рік тому

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

  • @tarundiaries2401
    @tarundiaries2401 3 роки тому

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

  • @venkat2niki
    @venkat2niki 2 роки тому

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

  • @anandhuchandran3498
    @anandhuchandran3498 2 місяці тому

    Hai
    Is it able to renew the workpermit if we are coming on type C work permit after one year

  • @xristinarose2409
    @xristinarose2409 Рік тому

    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
      @honeychillistories  Рік тому +1

      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 😅)

  • @sagarshrotri8304
    @sagarshrotri8304 Рік тому +1

    Is there english medium schools for kids?

    • @grouloulle
      @grouloulle 6 місяців тому

      Montgomery school , british school,...

  • @hermesingenui2653
    @hermesingenui2653 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much !

  • @Thampzrdv
    @Thampzrdv 3 роки тому

    Informative and good quality video

  • @kapilsathe7084
    @kapilsathe7084 3 роки тому

    Very well explained. Merci :)

  • @anikbiswas2825
    @anikbiswas2825 Рік тому

    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.

  • @muhammadharis598
    @muhammadharis598 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @nikhiljain5887
    @nikhiljain5887 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @cevahiryigit1123
    @cevahiryigit1123 2 роки тому

    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

  • @sarladaga8215
    @sarladaga8215 2 роки тому

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

  • @ryotimor7172
    @ryotimor7172 11 місяців тому

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

  • @blessybenson5350
    @blessybenson5350 2 місяці тому

    Is there any council tax in Belgium like in UK

  • @adarshyadav5026
    @adarshyadav5026 Рік тому

    Thanx mam for your information😊😊

  • @wardarashid9025
    @wardarashid9025 Рік тому

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

  • @swarnapuranam8692
    @swarnapuranam8692 3 роки тому +1

    I lived in Brussels missed living there alot 🤗

  • @humairasyed
    @humairasyed Рік тому

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

    • @Monday_media
      @Monday_media Місяць тому

      You can live nicely with 1000€-1300€.

  • @choreographyreel6534
    @choreographyreel6534 4 місяці тому

    Surviving with 2000 euros is possible for a single person?

  • @innocentjatt8870
    @innocentjatt8870 Рік тому

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

  • @j.kavithakavi8675
    @j.kavithakavi8675 8 місяців тому

    Hi mam English medium school maximum monthly fees how much

  • @shamshersingh8243
    @shamshersingh8243 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI
    @lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI 2 роки тому

    Public transport and cycling facilities are garbage in Belgium. The only places there's any remote investing in these transport sectors is the city centre. You lose so much time using public transport that t's more cost effective to buy a secondhand car to move around so you can spend your time on actual activities instead of wasting time while waiting on a bus or tram. The bicycle lanes are mostly tiled and barely maintained versus paved, it's definately not "excellent". The bicycle lanes are exposed to heavy traffic, such as buses and trucks as well. If you want to be safe, take the car.

  • @faridorucov3758
    @faridorucov3758 2 роки тому

    You are amazing ♥️

  • @MahdiTube117BD
    @MahdiTube117BD 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful

  • @MehediHasan-cy5mb
    @MehediHasan-cy5mb Місяць тому

    If i stay with anyone then how much will it cost.

  • @rkamercy7978
    @rkamercy7978 2 роки тому

    What type of work available for low skilled workers please inform

  • @inayainwonderland14
    @inayainwonderland14 2 роки тому

    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

  • @pravinrupapara
    @pravinrupapara Рік тому

    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
      @honeychillistories  Рік тому

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

  • @natiunea
    @natiunea 2 роки тому

    Bravo!!!!!

  • @musicallifetrishnagupta
    @musicallifetrishnagupta 2 роки тому

    Pl. Tell the minus point also

  • @satishbabu1872
    @satishbabu1872 2 роки тому

    MADAM WOULD LIKE TO KNOW about taxation

  • @Haneefa-yz3ym
    @Haneefa-yz3ym 2 роки тому

    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

  • @elliarose835
    @elliarose835 3 роки тому

    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
      @honeychillistories  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @manmohanpatil
    @manmohanpatil Рік тому

    Good efforts

  • @comedyman3237
    @comedyman3237 2 роки тому

    Belgium embassy maximum how longer day later gives visa?

  • @aameenabeeviom8501
    @aameenabeeviom8501 Рік тому

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

  • @shohratmaharram3862
    @shohratmaharram3862 2 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @NastharMa97
    @NastharMa97 2 роки тому

    Can you please sum up the total?

  • @sijukk1318
    @sijukk1318 3 роки тому +1

    Well explained! Helpful video!

  • @debest5181
    @debest5181 8 місяців тому

    What about monthly salary.

  • @girishgopi5279
    @girishgopi5279 Рік тому

    Can you explain about the tax rates

  • @mumsharmistha
    @mumsharmistha 2 роки тому

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

  • @AliAhmed-gl1tu
    @AliAhmed-gl1tu 7 місяців тому

    how much is the average salray for computer science graduate?

    • @Monday_media
      @Monday_media Місяць тому

      Net salary, starting I'd say 2k to 4k for seniors.

  • @KittuSamayal
    @KittuSamayal 3 роки тому

    great upload

  • @alihadicamara8412
    @alihadicamara8412 2 роки тому

    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
      @honeychillistories  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome 😁

    • @alihadicamara8412
      @alihadicamara8412 2 роки тому

      @@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?

  • @user-rj6eh6rd1q
    @user-rj6eh6rd1q 2 роки тому

    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
      @honeychillistories  2 роки тому

      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 😁

  • @shujasiddiqui1176
    @shujasiddiqui1176 Рік тому

    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,

  • @bigpanda.gg2281
    @bigpanda.gg2281 2 роки тому

    I'm sad because I'm moving from my Bosnia and Herzegovina to Belgium

  • @hottrolls5053
    @hottrolls5053 3 роки тому

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

  • @rajuakolkar6991
    @rajuakolkar6991 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative for people moving to Europe .

  • @viralcuts8921
    @viralcuts8921 2 роки тому

    How much is salary for phd studnet in ghent

  • @bijojain6429
    @bijojain6429 4 місяці тому

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

  • @himabinduvoonna1479
    @himabinduvoonna1479 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @honeychillistories  2 роки тому

      Yes language definitely helps and is mostly required for Core jobs

  • @Prashant..4811
    @Prashant..4811 2 роки тому

    Super

  • @boceskia
    @boceskia 2 роки тому

    Seems just about right.

  • @hzbvideos
    @hzbvideos 2 роки тому

    Hi, what is a good salary there