homemom
From Saint Martin expat in Belgium
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Registration: 14 March 2011
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
Almost is the key word here. That was true for us in Botswana. Adopting the same system is a personal choice if there are options which was why I said we will be obliged to follow through with either French or English. I am not speaking for others. ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
I did not question your knowledge of rent rates here in Brussels. Sure, I will be more than ecstatic if I find a place with low rents, but I did not have the luxury of time nor was I lucky. There are always trade offs: location, space, etc - you ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
I'm only listing what our actual expenses are. You could do with less, that's true, like not eating meat, fresh fish/seafood or refraining from drinking wine/alcohol, shopping in budget stores or buying in bulk. I do agree it's a matter of ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
聙 2000 for an unfurnished apartement???????????????? :-0Yes to both a house and an apartment. You only have to check the dailies to see the going rates. Montgomery or Schuman area flats are even pricier. The farther you are from Brussels, the lower ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
oh yeah, there is a tax for the chef de menage or head of hh for 聙89 or something. insurances - house (against theft and fire), vehicles, road tax (mise en circulation), etc. advisable to take a protection juridique in case someone sues you etc. ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
1. not sure but it's something like 35%?? 2. water - $300+ for a year electricity and gas are really expensive - we used to pay 聙109 a month and when the meter was read last June, we still owed Electrabel 聙 1800. in effect, our monthly is now at 聙 ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
I read an article a week ago about the price of real estate in Brussels. Maybe, this has something to do with the rents as well but I am not an expert on this. All I know is that "communes" which are near to the European institutions for instance ... Read More
Do and don't in the Botswana by expat.com
Are you living in the Botswana? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Botswana? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
You got it all covered. I want to add as well, be prepared for the winter in Botswana. Most people would say, huh? Winter in Africa? It gets cold and the houses are not well insulated (you'd be lucky if you have double glazed windows at your place). ... Read More
Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...
My personal estimates: Rent - a house rent costs between 聙 1500 - 2000 (unfurnished). It could be more depending on the area, surface area etc. Public transport - I buy 10 tickets for 聙12,50. I think it is cheaper if you have a monthly ... Read More
Going out in Brussels by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Brussels? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
If you are in the mood for Italian, La Mamma on Place Sainte Josse is my favorite. Highly recommended. Read More
How to find work in Brussel by reshma
HI, I want to ask about the websites which list job vacancies and accomodation vacancies in Brussel. Belgium .I also want to know which local languages should I learn to make the job hunt easier.Is finding a job in the hotel industry ...
It's not easy to find a job in Brussels. For starters, you can subscribe to some newsletters where job vacancies are updated regularly (Brussels Jobs, EuroBrussels). Read More
Do and don't in the Botswana by expat.com
Are you living in the Botswana? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Botswana? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
Thanks. I also want to add that the people of Botswana may seem aloof at first but they are nice people. Read More
Living in Guinea Bissau
Life in Bissau is very difficult - no reliable supply of electricity and water, no good schools for the children, poor or absent health infrastructure. It is a poor country but the people are very friendly so there should not be any problems to make ... Read More
Do and don't in the Botswana by expat.com
Are you living in the Botswana? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Botswana? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
Hi, I've lived in Bostwana for 4 years. It is a relatively safe place. I never had any bad experience. Some things to watch out for: Do not drive at night because of the animals, i.e., if you are going out of the city or planning to do trips, ... Read More