Moving to Belgium from Senegal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Senegal to Belgium. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Senegal to Belgium, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Senegal 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
Senegal 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
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal 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
Senegal 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 Senegal across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines (2016), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Belgium vs Senegal
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dakar | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Institut Royal Météorologique
Can you move from Senegal to Belgium?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Required
Belgium passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Senegal generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Senegal.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Senegal?
Senegal 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 1.1 in Senegal. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Senegal, the official language is French.
