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Overview
Living snapshot
- Population~11,8 M
- ClimateOceanic and Temperate
- Cost indexNumbeo 2026: 68.6
- Restaurant indexNumbeo 2026: 80.7
- Local purchasing powerNumbeo 2026: 124
- Utilities and internet150–300 €
- Casual meal18–32 €
- Minimum wage2.112 €/month gross, January 2026
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- Utilities and internet 150–300 €
- Casual meal 18–32 €
- Minimum wage 2.112 €/month gross, January 2026
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Cost of living
Cost index: Numbeo 2026: 68.6; Restaurant index: Numbeo 2026: 80.7; Local purchasing power: Numbeo 2026: 124; Utilities and internet: 150–300 €; Casual meal: 18–32 €. Check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fees and whether the address can be officially registered before paying.
Work and minimum wage
2.112 €/month gross, January 2026. Minimum wage is not net income; compare rent, tax and contributions before deciding.
Healthcare
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Social benefits
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First 30 days
- Register the address if local rules require it.
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- Keep the work contract, payslips, rent contract and all official receipts.
First 90 days
- Finish residence or local registration steps before deadlines.
- Check tax residence, family documents, school or childcare needs.
- Review whether the job, rent and healthcare setup are sustainable.
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Poliția belgiană / Police on Web
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FPS Employment — Directorate-General Control on Social Legislation
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Unia — Interfederal Centre for Equal Opportunities
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Stop Human Trafficking Belgium / PAG-ASA / centre specializate
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