@Atene
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Belgian
Lives in Brussels
Speaks English, French, Italian, Lithuanian
Registration: 04 October 2012
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Monthly budget for young single by kaymc
Hi! I am wondering what a reasonable monthly budget is for a young single person living in Brussels. I will be doing a six month internship from September until the end of February and my monthly stipend is only 800 Euro. I lucked out and found a ...
Count between eur 280 and 350 for food/month (depends on your needs, but can't imagine 5 eur would be enough for a day even if you're eating at home). It's obvious that living alone you spend more (pp). Round trip to Bruges would cost you eur 14.90 ... Read More
NEW YEAR'S EVE IN BRUSSELS by MARIAG85
HEY YOU ALL THAT ARE STAYING BRUSSELS FOR NYE!! I WILL BE IN BRUSSELS FOR NYE and I AM REALYY EXCITED ABOUT IT!! SO DO YOU KNOW ANY EVENTS/ NYE PARTIES THAT ARE NOT TO BE MISSED??
I would be highly interested to get some additional info regarding this topic as well :) Here I found something that might be useful ... Read More
How to reach Gare du Midi at night? by Atene
I know this place is to avoid during the night, but unfortunately will be obliged to go there in order to take a bus to Bruxelles-Charleroi at about 4am on Saturday. Could someone help me by giving any advices how to reach the point from Square ...
thank you, guys! :) Read More
How to reach Gare du Midi at night? by Atene
I know this place is to avoid during the night, but unfortunately will be obliged to go there in order to take a bus to Bruxelles-Charleroi at about 4am on Saturday. Could someone help me by giving any advices how to reach the point from Square ...
Any tips? :| Read More
How to reach Gare du Midi at night?
I know this place is to avoid during the night, but unfortunately will be obliged to go there in order to take a bus to Bruxelles-Charleroi at about 4am on Saturday. Could someone help me by giving any advices how to reach the point from Square ... Read More
Shopping malls for clothes by Atene
As I figured out during my 2 days of shopping experiance lol delhaize it's also a bit less expensive than for example carrefour. And guys, what about shopping malls for clothes etc? Where do you usually go?
Today I have visited Woluwe Shopping Center (Metro Rodebeek), not bad, with most of known brands. Read More
Shopping malls for clothes
As I figured out during my 2 days of shopping experiance lol delhaize it's also a bit less expensive than for example carrefour. And guys, what about shopping malls for clothes etc? Where do you usually go? Read More
Moving to Brussels soon! by eduu_u
HI everyone! my name is Eduardo, I'm currently living in London and will move to Brussels around December-January due to work. I haven't sorted out accommodation yet and have no clue what areas to avoid or what areas are the best "value for ...
Sure, it will be fun to meet other fresh expats :D schoolmum, I believe my friends meant the area close to Gare de Nord. Read More
Moving to Brussels soon! by eduu_u
HI everyone! my name is Eduardo, I'm currently living in London and will move to Brussels around December-January due to work. I haven't sorted out accommodation yet and have no clue what areas to avoid or what areas are the best "value for ...
Hi Eduardo! Just like you I will be moving to Brussels soon (in mid-Nov). After long searching and doubts I have finally decided to rent a temporary flat for 2-3 weeks and to start searching for a permanent one upon my arrival since it is really ... Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other expats as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
Thank you, guys! MonkeyinEurope, could you please give me at least one address where I could find an official store of Base? I was not able to find the list on their web site, probably I'm blind :D Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other expats as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
Well, as far as I see on bnp Scale of charges of 24/10/2012, account opening is free of charge, only handling charges are applied. Could you please precise what do you mean by ATMs? Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other expats as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
David, thank you once again! I think I will choose BNP Paribas as my friends have recommended it and I know at least the brand. And will probably go for BASE as GSM for the begining. Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other expats as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
David, thank you very much for your reply! Since I'm interested only to open an account and get a simple debit card + (probably) Internet banking option, I will double check the list of the banks which you have provided. One more question regarding ... Read More
Newcomers FAQs
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other expats as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ... Read More
New in Brussels by KostasM
Hi, I am Kostas from Greece. Arrived in Brussels last week and I d love to meet some people here. I speak English et en peu de francais. kostas
Hello Atene, It would be nice if you could send me the links you've sent to Maria... I.Already did so ;) Read More