Studying in Belgium vs. Finland
Belgium and Finland 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 €1,149 in Finland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
Finland
Lower visa proof of funds
Finland
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Finland
Currency
EUR (€)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
€12,000
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
€14,000
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
€1,149 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
€6,720
Migri proof of means (≈ €560/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.