Studying in Belgium vs. Sweden
Belgium and Sweden 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 €1,285 in Sweden.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Belgium
Cheaper monthly living
Belgium
Lower visa proof of funds
Sweden
Side-by-side comparison
Belgium
Sweden
Currency
EUR (€)
SEK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
€4,175
kr130,000
≈ €11,712 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
kr160,000
≈ €14,414 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,246 / mo
kr14,263 / mo
≈ €1,285 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€12,744
Proof of means (≈ €1,062/month) for Type D student visa
kr127,872
Migrationsverket proof (SEK 10,656/month)
Cities tracked
Brussels, Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.