Yes, Belgium can be affordable! Here’s how students can eat, travel, and explore without draining their study abroad budget.
Belgium is known for waffles, chocolate, and beer—but none of those have to break your budget.
Save on Food
- Student Lunch Passes: Many Belgian universities provide subsidized meals.
- Waffles: Street waffles start at just €1. Avoid tourist traps near Grand Place.
Travel Cheap
- SNCB Student Train Card: Discounted national train travel.
- Weekend Tickets: Half-price travel anywhere in Belgium Friday–Sunday.
Free & Low-Cost Fun
- Free museum entry on the first Wednesday of the month.
- Parks like Cinquantenaire and Parc de Bruxelles are perfect for study picnics.
Living in Belgium as a student means eating well, traveling often, and enjoying Europe’s cultural center—on a budget.