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Average yearly wage: €45,096
Average retirement age: 63,2
Average weekly working hours: 38
Currency: Euro
Managing your finances in Belgium
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Interesting facts about Belgium
- Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels;
- Belgium holds the world record for the longest period without a government – 589 days in 2010-11;
- Belgium produces more than 220,000 tons of chocolate per annum;
- Robert Cailliau, co-inventor of the World Wide Web, is a Belgian;
- Belgium is world-known for comic strips. The most famous are the Smurfs, Tintin and Asterix;
- Belgium has three official languages and none of them is called Belgian;
- The Belgian national symbol is a peeing boy, Manneken Pis of Brussels;
- You can drink a Belgian beer every day for 4 years and never have the same beer twice;
- The saxophone was invented by a Belgian, named Adolphe Sax.
Top benefits of living in Belgium for expats:
1
Excellent dining
Belgium has a fantastic and underrated gastronomy.
2
Easy to live close to
work
Expats can benefit from the large price difference between renting in the city and on its outskirts.
3
Easy regional travel
Paris, London and Amsterdam can be reached by train less than in 3 hours.
4
A rich cultural experience
The accessibility of three very different languages can lead to an enriching experience.
5
Excellent public transport infrastructure
Almost every city can be reach in a short amount of time.
6
Perfect lifecare
Good lifecare services, accessible for everybody, who lives in Belgium.
Belgium cities to move in:
Brussels
A bustling and diverse place, this capital city has a trendy city center and quieter suburban areas. The average cost of a meal per person is 12 euros, a glass of house wine is 5 euros, and an espresso is 3 euros. The population stands at 2.65 million.
Antwerp
Known as one of the country’s trendiest cities, Antwerp offers a fully immersive multicultural environment with a wide range of nationalities, including British ex-pats. The average price for a meal per person is 13 euros, while a glass of house wine costs 3.5 euros and an espresso is 3 euros. The population is 507 thousand.
Ghent
A prominent town known for the influx of students, Ghent is also known as the most beautiful city in Belgium. The average meal costs 11 euros per person, a glass of house wine is 4 euros, and an espresso is 2 euros. The population is 262 thousand.
Liege
The city center of Liege is known for its folk festivals and wide range of nightlife. A meal typically costs 12 euros per person, with a glass of house wine priced at 4 euros and an espresso at 1.90 euros. The population totals 682 thousand.
Waterloo
A small town on the outskirts of Brussels, Waterloo’s population is around 20% ex-pats. It is a more affordable choice to live in than the capital and offers many attractive features for family living. The average price for a meal per person is 10 euros, with a glass of house wine costing 3 euros and an espresso at 2.20 euros. The population is 113 thousand.
Bruges
A UNESCO World Heritage city, Bruges has cobblestone streets, medieval canals, and impressive architecture. A meal typically costs 11 euros per person, with a glass of house wine at 3.5 euros and an espresso at 2 euros. The population is 118 thousand.
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