Cost of living
Living standards are quite high in Belgium. For a student, an annual budget of about 8,000 to 10,000 euro is necessary.
Travel expenses and expenses linked to lodging constitute the largest sum of money. Apart from that, expenses depend on your life-style and on the fact whether you are entitled to services offered by the University.
Monthly expenses
- Accommodation: 600-700 euro for 50m² in city centre.
- Public transportation (bus/metro/tram/train): within Brussels, you use the same ticket. 1,70 euro for one trip ticket.
- Food: 200 euro
- Health insurance and medical fees: 30 euro
- Energy & Heating: 100 euro
- Common bills: Internet: 30euro; TV: 20 euro; Mobile: 20 euro
|
Daily Products | |
|
one loaf of bread |
1.90 EUR |
|
cheese (1 kilo) |
9.65 EUR |
|
ham (1 kilo) |
17 EUR |
|
milk (1litre) |
0.70 EUR |
|
beef (1 kilo) |
17 EUR |
|
apples (1kilo) |
2.50 EUR |
|
oranges (1 kilo) |
2.70 EUR |
|
bottle of mineral water (1 liter) |
0.65 EUR |
|
city-centre bus ticket |
1.70 EUR |
|
adult football ticket |
7-21 EUR |
|
rent for a room /month |
300-400 EUR |
|
chocolates (500g) |
14 EUR |
|
bottle of beer (33cl) |
0.70 EUR |
|
CD |
20 EUR |











