Moving to Belgium from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 4.7% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly €63,800 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 80°F in Houston, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.5% more
Groceries
pay 10.1% less
Transportation
pay 27.6% more
Housing
pay 22.0% less
Childcare
pay 14.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% less
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?
$75,000 → €63,800
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 8% less than cities in Texas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Texas to Belgium.
people moved from United States to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Texas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Belgium performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Belgium performs significantly better than Texas across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Belgium performs significantly better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Belgium vs Texas
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Houston | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Houston | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Can you move from Texas to Belgium?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Texas?
On average Belgium is about 5% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Budget about €15,950 for 3 months in Belgium (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
From major Belgium cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Belgium are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Texas?
Belgium performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 80°F in Houston. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Houston gets 49.8 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Texas, the official language is English.
