For people who enjoy reading (books or comics) or watching DVDs/listening to CDs (I guess that shows my age): I would recommend the entire Anneseens district, which is full of amazing 2nd hand bookshops, selling also DVDs and CDs. And for people living in Ixelles/Uccle, the wonderful Pêle Mêle in the Chaussée de Waterloo '"coin" rue Washington. Although there's another one downtown, this one is much cozier and cleaner, has a little reading room where you can read the books before buying, has books in many different languages, a great children section, lots of Dvds and cds, all of them second hand and very cheap. And at the "rez de chaussée", a nice café/restaurant (Garage à manger) and two minutes from there, the lovely Parc Tenbosch. There's also a Delhaize a couple of minutes away. So a good plan for cheap book + dvd shopping, a walk in the park and grocery shopping afterwards. That particular Delhaize has an impressive selection of vegan products.
Regarding internet access: as somebody who used to live full time in Bxl but is now only part time, so that an expensive Internet access is no longer something I need, what I did was choose a prepaid Lyca mobile card with 300 gb for 29.99€. I only charge it when I'm here. I use my phone as a router and have excellent access to things like streaming, and all the rest of functions I need. And in contrast to my neighbors who've been waiting for ages for the fiber people to come install it, I got it immediately. I bought it in a supermarket and then went to a shop in Ixelles to register it with my ID card. Otherwise, as somebody who's lived here for many years, I totally agree about the abysmal customer service. I had almost to beg them to sell them my first car. It's very difficult to understand. Very nice channel, you've got a new subscriber.
Ikea in Germany (e.g. Cologne) can be cheaper than even the Dutch Ikea (for the reason of less VAT alone). Something to keep in mind, since the next German Ikea is ~2h away from Brussels which is just an hour more than Breda or Eindhoven.
Strikes happen all over Belgium, not just in the francophone regions :) Officially, Brussels is bilingual French and Dutch, but it's true that French is the language you encounter 95% of the time, unless you go to some areas that are known to be more Dutch-speaking.
Hi there! ☀️ Winter sales lasts from 3rd to 31st January. Summer sales are from 1st to 31st July. For 2nd hand clothes, look for stores such as Melting Pot Kilo, Fripkot, City Store Vintage - but there are so many more! Les Petits Rien also has 2nd hand clothing 👍
Thank you very much for your videos I've been in Brussels 4 months and Im afraid of the electricity, water and gas bills because I noticed that its not enough paying 200€/month at the last of the year they charge you more like 1000€ or 3000€ extra😢
Hi there! The costs are very unpredictable for sure! 😣 Do you have an old boiler? I think it’s always good to have a buffer, luckily I have only experienced a peak in costs during the energy crisis. Have you experienced getting a high bill all of the sudden?
€150 might be a bit on the low side for three people these days. We pay a bit more than €100 for two people, but we live in a very well isolated house. But it really depends on your consumption. You can usually adjust the amount you pay monthly via your energy company. Rather pay a too much and get it paid back than having a nasty surprise after a year.
This is so helpful Evelyn! I'm a new viewer. Do you know of websites people use to look for rental property? We are leaning towards living in Antwerp over Brussels. We are retirees from the states.
If I were to start again, I would definitely choose a Flemish city. Much cleaner and better organized. I was today in Leuven and really fell in love with the city..
@@JustBrusselsThings I’m used to work with people, soo basically reception, restaurants, coffees or bars, I got an interview Monday at a bar in Halles saint gery
@@kevinysouza76 Good luck with your interview on Monday! 🤞🤞 It seems like you are doing the right thing. The horica sector (bars and restaurants) often need people. I know Irish bars often take in non-French speakers if you don’t speak French. The Brussels job market requires you to take an active approach, so do not hesitate to ask them directly!
Thank you so much! I’m moving to Brussels soon and this is very helpful!
So happy it could help you! ☀️❤️
For people who enjoy reading (books or comics) or watching DVDs/listening to CDs (I guess that shows my age): I would recommend the entire Anneseens district, which is full of amazing 2nd hand bookshops, selling also DVDs and CDs. And for people living in Ixelles/Uccle, the wonderful Pêle Mêle in the Chaussée de Waterloo '"coin" rue Washington. Although there's another one downtown, this one is much cozier and cleaner, has a little reading room where you can read the books before buying, has books in many different languages, a great children section, lots of Dvds and cds, all of them second hand and very cheap. And at the "rez de chaussée", a nice café/restaurant (Garage à manger) and two minutes from there, the lovely Parc Tenbosch. There's also a Delhaize a couple of minutes away. So a good plan for cheap book + dvd shopping, a walk in the park and grocery shopping afterwards. That particular Delhaize has an impressive selection of vegan products.
Regarding internet access: as somebody who used to live full time in Bxl but is now only part time, so that an expensive Internet access is no longer something I need, what I did was choose a prepaid Lyca mobile card with 300 gb for 29.99€. I only charge it when I'm here. I use my phone as a router and have excellent access to things like streaming, and all the rest of functions I need. And in contrast to my neighbors who've been waiting for ages for the fiber people to come install it, I got it immediately. I bought it in a supermarket and then went to a shop in Ixelles to register it with my ID card. Otherwise, as somebody who's lived here for many years, I totally agree about the abysmal customer service. I had almost to beg them to sell them my first car. It's very difficult to understand. Very nice channel, you've got a new subscriber.
Thanks for your recommendations and your support ☀️
Thanks for the video, it is really useful!
Hi,
I will travel to Brussels for 3days.which transport is better. And any transport plan is available.? Please help me
Ikea in Germany (e.g. Cologne) can be cheaper than even the Dutch Ikea (for the reason of less VAT alone). Something to keep in mind, since the next German Ikea is ~2h away from Brussels which is just an hour more than Breda or Eindhoven.
Great advice! ☀️ We initially chose the Netherlands as it was closer to where my boyfriend was moving from.
you have to compare, some things are cheaper in Belgian Ikea, some in French Ikea, some in German Ikea
Strikes happen all over Belgium, not just in the francophone regions :) Officially, Brussels is bilingual French and Dutch, but it's true that French is the language you encounter 95% of the time, unless you go to some areas that are known to be more Dutch-speaking.
Bio Planet also deserves a mention in terms of high quality, organic groceries. It's just around the corner in Nossegem.
but it is not Brussels... that is also high likely why for example Albert Heijn (also in Wemmel and Zaventem) aren't mentionned
These meal vouchers used to be paper vouchers 15 years ago.
Thanks for the tips. In two weeks i am moving to Brussels to marry my fiance. That will be big help for the kitchen budgeting.
Congratulations on this big step ❤️ so happy I could help!
@@JustBrusselsThings Thanks a lot. You are defientely big help. I am obsessed with your videos. You became like a mentor.
@@turantankisi3431 ❤️❤️❤️
Hi,
Can you name some market or shops where we can buy second hand clothes.
Also what is the estimated start date of clothing sales.
Hi there! ☀️
Winter sales lasts from 3rd to 31st January.
Summer sales are from 1st to 31st July.
For 2nd hand clothes, look for stores such as Melting Pot Kilo, Fripkot, City Store Vintage - but there are so many more!
Les Petits Rien also has 2nd hand clothing 👍
@@JustBrusselsThings This is great! You could do an entire video on this subject alone.
@@jackbaldwin3649 For sure I will! 😀 I am trying to limit my spending, but it is not going so well 😅
@@JustBrusselsThings 😆
Thank you , very useful.
Thank you very much for your videos I've been in Brussels 4 months and Im afraid of the electricity, water and gas bills because I noticed that its not enough paying 200€/month at the last of the year they charge you more like 1000€ or 3000€ extra😢
Hi there! The costs are very unpredictable for sure! 😣 Do you have an old boiler? I think it’s always good to have a buffer, luckily I have only experienced a peak in costs during the energy crisis. Have you experienced getting a high bill all of the sudden?
@@JustBrusselsThings I see😢 for the moment no, I only pay 150€/month and we are 3 at home
@JustBrusselsThings thank you for answering me I appreciate it so much ♥️
€150 might be a bit on the low side for three people these days. We pay a bit more than €100 for two people, but we live in a very well isolated house. But it really depends on your consumption. You can usually adjust the amount you pay monthly via your energy company. Rather pay a too much and get it paid back than having a nasty surprise after a year.
If they charge too much, they give it back once they check the counters. They just gave me back a lot of money from last year's.
Here you can check out the seasonal ticket most suitable for you: www.stib-mivb.be/Abo.html?l=en
Check edpnet for a cheaper internet
Hi I appreciate what you do and it will be good to make video about cost of owning car in brusels
Are you planning to have your own car or do you have a car through your company? It makes a big difference financially!
I planing to have my own car
This is so helpful Evelyn! I'm a new viewer. Do you know of websites people use to look for rental property? We are leaning towards living in Antwerp over Brussels. We are retirees from the states.
Antwerp should overall be a bit cheaper than Brussels!
If I were to start again, I would definitely choose a Flemish city. Much cleaner and better organized. I was today in Leuven and really fell in love with the city..
A budget of 2600 euro net is enough to live in brussels? Also if you have an apartment rent not in the center of the city
I would say that €2.600 net is enough to live in Brussels 👍
Hii i´m moving to brussels this week, and i had a job granted and things changes... Any tips to find a job here??
Sorry to hear that it didn’t go through ☹️ what kind of jobs are you looking for?
@@JustBrusselsThings I’m used to work with people, soo basically reception, restaurants, coffees or bars, I got an interview Monday at a bar in Halles saint gery
@@kevinysouza76 Good luck with your interview on Monday! 🤞🤞 It seems like you are doing the right thing. The horica sector (bars and restaurants) often need people. I know Irish bars often take in non-French speakers if you don’t speak French. The Brussels job market requires you to take an active approach, so do not hesitate to ask them directly!
@@JustBrusselsThings Thanks 🙏🏻
Looking forward and not giving up
Love your videos, they help me choose to move to Brussels
Why does the adults make and love money?
You missed out kringwinkel
@@slowliving2041 true!
But there are not that many in Bxl, are there?
Troc shops for furniture second hand