Studying in Belgium vs. South Korea
Belgium and South Korea 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 €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
South Korea
Currency
EUR (€)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,108
Proof of means (≈ €759/month) for Type D student visa
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.