Studying in Belgium vs. Hungary
Belgium and Hungary 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 €582 in Hungary.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Hungary
Cheaper monthly living
Hungary
Lower visa proof of funds
Hungary
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Hungary
Currency
EUR (€)
HUF (Ft)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
Ft1,200,000
≈ €3,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
Ft5,000,000
≈ €12,500 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
Ft232,750 / mo
≈ €582 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
Ft2,400,000
Proof of means (≈ HUF 200,000/month) for the study residence permit
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pecs
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.