Studying in Belgium vs. Malaysia
Belgium and Malaysia 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 €553 in Malaysia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
Malaysia
Lower visa proof of funds
Malaysia
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Malaysia
Currency
EUR (€)
MYR (RM)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
RM25,000
≈ €5,000 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
RM60,000
≈ €12,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
RM2,767 / mo
≈ €553 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
RM24,000
EMGS Student Pass — proof of funds (≈ RM 2,000/month)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.