Studying in Belgium vs. China
Belgium and China are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,246 in Belgium and €552 in China.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
China
Cheaper monthly living
China
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
China
Currency
EUR (€)
CNY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.