Moving to Belgium from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Belgium? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 6.3 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,129,841 salary in India would need to be roughly €258,554 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,129,841 → €258,554
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.6 times more
Groceries
pay 3.8 times more
Transportation
pay 4.8 times more
Housing
pay 7.6 times more
Childcare
pay 11.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India to Belgium.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belgium performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India 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
India generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Belgium performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.
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 performs significantly better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Delhi | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Required
Belgium passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 India?
On average Belgium is around 302% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Budget about €64,638 for 3 months in Belgium (based on a ₹7,129,841 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Belgium safe for expats?
Belgium performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 7.3 in India. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to India?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
