GUIDE: How to SAVE MONEY while living in Brussels!
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Salut tout le monde, hallo iedereen, hello everyone!
Are you moving to Brussels in 2024 but will be living on a budget? Here is a great video to get you going without getting bankrupt!
None of the content is sponsored by any companies mentioned, just my honest opinion and experience after living 6 years in Brussels
Did I miss out on any good advice? Leave it in a comment!
Time Stamps -
00:00: Introduction
00:47: Groceries
04:26: Transport
05:56: Clothes
07:03: Furniture
11:12: Electronics
12:08: Internet
Music:
Epidemic Sounds
Thank you so much! I’m moving to Brussels soon and this is very helpful!
So happy it could help you! ☀️❤️
Bio Planet also deserves a mention in terms of high quality, organic groceries. It's just around the corner in Nossegem.
Thank you , very useful.
Thank you very much for your videos I've been in Brussels 4 months and Im afraid of the electricity, water and gas bills because I noticed that its not enough paying 200€/month at the last of the year they charge you more like 1000€ or 3000€ extra😢
Hi there! The costs are very unpredictable for sure! 😣 Do you have an old boiler? I think it’s always good to have a buffer, luckily I have only experienced a peak in costs during the energy crisis. Have you experienced getting a high bill all of the sudden?
@@JustBrusselsThings I see😢 for the moment no, I only pay 150€/month and we are 3 at home
@JustBrusselsThings thank you for answering me I appreciate it so much ♥️
€150 might be a bit on the low side for three people these days. We pay a bit more than €100 for two people, but we live in a very well isolated house. But it really depends on your consumption. You can usually adjust the amount you pay monthly via your energy company. Rather pay a too much and get it paid back than having a nasty surprise after a year.
This is so helpful Evelyn! I'm a new viewer. Do you know of websites people use to look for rental property? We are leaning towards living in Antwerp over Brussels. We are retirees from the states.
Antwerp should overall be a bit cheaper than Brussels!
Ikea in Germany (e.g. Cologne) can be cheaper than even the Dutch Ikea (for the reason of less VAT alone). Something to keep in mind, since the next German Ikea is ~2h away from Brussels which is just an hour more than Breda or Eindhoven.
Great advice! ☀️ We initially chose the Netherlands as it was closer to where my boyfriend was moving from.
Here you can check out the seasonal ticket most suitable for you: www.stib-mivb.be/Abo.html?l=en
Hi I appreciate what you do and it will be good to make video about cost of owning car in brusels
Are you planning to have your own car or do you have a car through your company? It makes a big difference financially!
I planing to have my own car
Hi,
Can you name some market or shops where we can buy second hand clothes.
Also what is the estimated start date of clothing sales.
Hi there! ☀️
Winter sales lasts from 3rd to 31st January.
Summer sales are from 1st to 31st July.
For 2nd hand clothes, look for stores such as Melting Pot Kilo, Fripkot, City Store Vintage - but there are so many more!
Les Petits Rien also has 2nd hand clothing 👍
@@JustBrusselsThings This is great! You could do an entire video on this subject alone.
@@jackbaldwin3649 For sure I will! 😀 I am trying to limit my spending, but it is not going so well 😅
@@JustBrusselsThings 😆
Hii i´m moving to brussels this week, and i had a job granted and things changes... Any tips to find a job here??
Sorry to hear that it didn’t go through ☹️ what kind of jobs are you looking for?
@@JustBrusselsThings I’m used to work with people, soo basically reception, restaurants, coffees or bars, I got an interview Monday at a bar in Halles saint gery
@@kevinysouza76 Good luck with your interview on Monday! 🤞🤞 It seems like you are doing the right thing. The horica sector (bars and restaurants) often need people. I know Irish bars often take in non-French speakers if you don’t speak French. The Brussels job market requires you to take an active approach, so do not hesitate to ask them directly!
@@JustBrusselsThings Thanks 🙏🏻
Looking forward and not giving up
Love your videos, they help me choose to move to Brussels