Studying in Belgium vs. Denmark
Belgium and Denmark 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 €1,106 in Denmark.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Denmark
Currency
EUR (€)
DKK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.