Studying in Belgium vs. New Zealand
Belgium and New Zealand 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 €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
New Zealand
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
New Zealand
Currency
EUR (€)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.