Expenses Reviews
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Katarzyna P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices concerning such categories as food, housing, nightlife and travel are much more higher in Belgium than in Poland.
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Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I have to say I was not surprise as far as financial side of studying abroad is concerned. What is more, in my opinion being one year in Belgium is worth to use all opportunities provided in that country - not to try save money but earn it before or during staying here. However, if I was to indicate any cost-saving tips: students should bring as much food as possible from home; to rent a bike is cheaper than public transport; if only possible- live on campus instead of finding a room or house on private market.
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vali
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Accommodation as well as telephone were generally more expensive and that made my budget tight.
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Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Deposits at independent appartments may be as high as equal to 3months rent, so be prepared. Get economy cards for trams and buses (10 trips each is OK). Organize weekly super market supplies and eat at the student homes (good prices and good quality).
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LouiseAdams
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Eating out was cheaper than at home but the supermarkets were more expensive. Beer is much cheaper but drinking spirits in a bar is expensive. For most bars/clubs you didn't have to pay an entrance fee which was good.
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Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cost-saving tip: Buy a go-pass for travelling by rail in belgium, it's much cheaper than buying individual tickets!
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tdonn
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Of course, you want to travel. Nobody has a phone, but everybody a mobile phone (gsm) - so it is a little more expensive. But it seems affordable altogether.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
if You are below 25, you get many things cheaper. Get a "Go Pass" for traveling by train!! Pizzas are expensive, too. Beer is ok.
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Florin S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more because my country is much more cheaper than all other EU countries(unfortunately because of the low economical level of Romania)
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Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I had no unpleasant financial surprises.
Cost-savng tips: "made for students" products: White Products, Derby, etc
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Marieta M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
I found a really cheap house (130 p/m try to improve it) and like everybody dank beers frim the night shops rather than in the bars
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Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
belgian cards don't pay comission to withdraw money in europe, so if you open an account...why to close it?
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