Studying in Belgium vs. Russia
Belgium and Russia 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 €333 in Russia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
Belgium
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Russia
Currency
EUR (€)
RUB (₽)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
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Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.