Moving to Belgium from Estonia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Estonia to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Estonia to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 47.4% more expensive than Estonia overall. A €67,000 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly €98,800 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 32.8% more
Groceries
pay 45.0% more
Transportation
pay 36.3% more
Housing
pay 69.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.0% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Belgium?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €98,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Belgium cost about 25% more than cities in Estonia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Estonia to Belgium, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Estonia to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Estonia generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Estonia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Estonia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Belgium vs Estonia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallinn | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Tallinn | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Can you move from Estonia to Belgium?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Estonia passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Belgium than Estonia?
No — Belgium is on average about 47% more expensive than Estonia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €24,700 in Belgium on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 44.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Belgium safe for expats?
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Estonia?
Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 34.7 in Estonia. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
