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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