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Cost of Living in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels
Belgian university cities close to the EU institutions. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €450 – €800/month
- Total €965 – €1,315/month
- ≈ ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh/month
- 4 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels as a student?
Budget €965 – €1,315 a month (about ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh), or €11,600 – €15,800 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €450 – €800. Leuven, Ghent & Brussels is the cheapest of the 1 cities we track in Belgium.
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Leuven, Ghent & Brussels budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €450 – €800 a month
- Monthly budget
- €965 – €1,315
- Yearly budget
- €11,600 – €15,800
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹13 lakh – ₹17 lakh
- Health cover
- Join a Belgian health fund (mutualité / ziekenfonds) after arrival
- Getting around
- Discounted youth transit and rail cards
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
Monthly budget
Student budget in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Leuven, Ghent & Brussels
Cook at home
Groceries for about €280 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Discounted youth transit and rail cards
Work part-time
Up to 20 hours a week in term; full time in holidays
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About €965 – €1,315 (₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €450 – €800 a month.
Part-time work (up to 20 hours a week in term; full time in holidays) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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