Studying in Belgium vs. Egypt
Belgium and Egypt 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 €173 in Egypt.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Egypt
Currency
EUR (€)
EGP (E£)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.