🇧🇪 Belgium

Medieval squares, beer, chocolate and art

Open Belgium in the interactive travelogue →

Passport strength: ≈188 visa-free destinations
Language: Dutch (Flanders), French (Wallonia), German (small region) · ~70% speak English
Free-trade agreements: ≈45

What things cost in Belgium

Indicative ranges for planning, drawn from the same data layer that powers the interactive travelogue. Figures are in US dollars where priced.

Local SIM	$10–20/month
Coworking desk	$150–280/month
Gym membership	$30–55/month
GP visit	$45–75
Hospital day	$100–200/night
Dental check-up	$35–70
Traveller insurance	$30–50/month
Nomad insurance	$45/month
International school	$8,000–14,000/yr
University year	$900–1,300/yr
Language course	$150–280/month

Education: Public universities 900-1300/yr; international schools 8-14k/yr. · Healthcare: Public healthcare excellent; private care affordable.

Reviewed 5 August 2026 · Ranges are indicative planning figures, not quotes — verify locally before you budget. Fuller breakdown: open Belgium in the interactive travelogue.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Belgium?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Grand-Place is best around Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Belgium has 6 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Belgium?

Roughly 70% of people speak English. The main language is Dutch (Flanders), French (Wallonia), German (small region).

How strong is the Belgium passport?

The Belgium passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 188 destinations.

Is Belgium expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Belgium — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Belgium?

Grand-Place, Atomium, Royal Museums of Fine Arts, Manneken Pis, Musée des Instruments de Musique, Markt & Belfry — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.

Keep exploring

Page reviewed 5 August 2026 · Season and place notes come from Amit's own travels. Visa and entry rules change — confirm with official sources before you book.

Best-visit seasons are general guidance — confirm local conditions before you travel.