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Cost of living in Belgium in 2025

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Belgium, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Belgium or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Belgium?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in Belgium?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
°µÍø½ûÇø Team

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maharaji1984

Hi all,

I made following template (and filled in )to easy and regular fill in by everyone :

Please feel free to copy and edit.


1. Renting or Buying an Apartment/House:

Renting:

[Average rent for a 1or 2-bedroom apartment in a central location: €____] (  bedroom)

[Average rent for a 1 or  2-bedroom apartment in a suburban area: €__900__] (2 bedroom)

Buying:

[Price per square meter for an apartment/house: €____]


2. Public Transportation:

Bus/Tram/Subway/Train Tickets:

[Cost of a single journey: €__2,5__]

[Cost of a monthly pass: €____]

Taxi Fares:

[Starting fare: €____]

[Average fare for a short trip: €____]


3. Grocery Shopping: (Includes: Meat,vegetables,alcohol)

[Average monthly grocery cost: €____]

[Cost of a basic weekly shopping trip: €__120__]


4. Health Insurance and Medical Costs: (Single)

Health Insurance:

[Monthly health insurance cost: €__15__]

Medical Consultation:

[Cost of a doctor’s consultation: €____]


5. Tuition Fees for Children:

[Average yearly tuition fees for public schools: €__0__]

[Average yearly tuition fees for private schools: €__0__]


6. Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone):

Utilities:

[Monthly cost for electricity, gas, and water: €__120__]

Internet and Phone:

[Monthly cost for basic internet and phone plans: €__65__]


7. Leisure Activities:

[Average monthly cost for leisure activities: €__250__]

[Cost for a typical dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant: €____]


8. Other Relevant Expenses per month:(Taxes )

[Any additional costs or expenses that are relevant: €__350__]