Salam
@doneg1980
Jordanian expat in Belgium
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Jordanian
Speaks English - Arabic - little French
Registration: 07 October 2012
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New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to new comers :) Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I remember answering the cost of living in 2017, here's my take for 2018: My area = Ixelles - Brussels. Number of people: Family of 4. How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Belgium? Rent: 950 euros/month - Charges: 175 ... Read More
Paying bills in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Belgium? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Hello, Bills can vary depending on its nature: - Renting bills (electricity & gas - internet - phone). - School bills. - car bills. .. etc As for renting bills, it depends on the agreement between you and the landlord, for example: i pay the ... Read More
catteau aurore by Nayo12
My daughter got accepted at Catteau Aurore Maternelle 3 , She already in ecole bois de la cambre 8 , she still speaks a few words of french ,it wasnt an easy year for her actually . Her brother just started this month accuille at the same ...
First of all, why the previous replies were deleted :) 2nd, why would "I" be confused with something has nothing to do with the same subject and enter it into the conversation? 3rd, why you're focusing on the last part of my reply to ... Read More
Getting desperate to find a nanny / babysitter for the summer by smcd
We are an American family arriving in Brussels on the 3rd of June and are seeking a nanny / babysitter for our children, ages 6 and 13. We are really struggling to find someone to fill the position. We are seeking a young person (ages 20-34) to ...
I found a nanny in brussels for my son on this website: https://topnanny.be/fr Good luck Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Newcomers, welcome to brussels :) Read More
catteau aurore by Nayo12
My daughter got accepted at Catteau Aurore Maternelle 3 , She already in ecole bois de la cambre 8 , she still speaks a few words of french ,it wasnt an easy year for her actually . Her brother just started this month accuille at the same ...
My son goes to Catteau aurore and let me tell you, it is not an easy school to get accepted in (got him into waiting list even before he was born) but in general it is one of the best schools in brussels. Why it is different? because they are: 1- ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
New comers, welcome :) Read More
Cost of living in Belgium - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Belgium, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Well, here it goes: City: Brussels Number of people: Family of 4. > How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Belgium? Rent: 950 euros/month - Charges: 175 euros/month - Parking: 100 euros/month. P.S: Charges i pay, includes ... Read More
Offered job in Brussels. Is the salary livable? by Ukadian
Hi, I'm new here and considering a job offer to move to Brussels from the UK. I have been offered €5,000 / month gross salary. I am not married but my girlfriend will be moving with me. We have a very comfortable life in the UK (small ...
Hi, I advice you to ask what's the net salary will be, since Belgium have a high tax system, you must know how much "you" will be paid. Read More
Healthcare in Belgium by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Belgium ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Belgium? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I've used both the public and private insurance but i guess in my case it's a bit different from other people mainly because i work for a diplomatic mission. By using the public insurance, we were covered for 75% of the invoices which ... Read More
Language Course - French by acole4
Can someone advise a subsidised French for beginners Course in the Brussels region? I know all dutch courses for beginners are subsidised by the flemish government, but how about the french courses? thanks
Can someone advise a subsidised French for beginners Course in the Brussels region? I know all dutch courses for beginners are subsidised by the flemish government, but how about the french courses? thanksFrench courses are not subsidized by the ... Read More
bored, wanted friendS! by jien
hi everyone! im kinda bored for doing nothing most of the days, so i thought maybe it would be nice to meet new people and share experiences of life being an expat, I've heard that it is quite difficult to find a belgian friend for they are too ...
hi All, Im Leila, :) new in Belgium and i just arrived a couple of weeks ago, same situation as everybody here, i need friends :sosad: i was reading all the threads in forum and a lot of people wants to have a meet up but i think nobody is ... Read More
bored, wanted friendS! by jien
hi everyone! im kinda bored for doing nothing most of the days, so i thought maybe it would be nice to meet new people and share experiences of life being an expat, I've heard that it is quite difficult to find a belgian friend for they are too ...
hi everyone! im kinda bored for doing nothing most of the days, so i thought maybe it would be nice to meet new people and share experiences of life being an expat, I've heard that it is quite difficult to find a belgian friend for they are too ... Read More
Make new friends in Brussels by doneg1980
I am looking forward to make some connections and new friends in Brussels.
get out and see brussels :-)I go out daily and Brussels is a very boring place! Thanks for the advice anyway :) Read More