Studying in Belgium vs. Japan
Belgium and Japan 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 €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Japan
Currency
EUR (€)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.