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Life in Belgium. 5 Pros and 5 Cons.
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
- I went to Parc du Cinquantenaire (Brussels) with Saar. I was commenting on my Belgium experience. Let's discover what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in Belgium.
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Intro: (0:00)
5 pros: (0:20)
Nature Walking: (4:32)
5 cons: (4:50)
"It rains a lot here". 2020 was one of the dryest years in belgian history, together with 2017 and 2019.
You are right but it was still too much for me 😂
Yes, it rains a lot in Belgium! His opinion is relative to where he has lived, while yours is based only on whether or not 2020 was a very rainy year compared to others. You are not speaking about the same thing.
@@1marialatoya I'm aware of that, but I mean that he's been relatively spared. Normally we have a steady drizzle virtually all through autumn and winter. And as I'm writing this in spring time, snow is falling in daytime and the landscape is turning white again ;)
I was born in belgium, it rains all the time eve in the summer. It is very sporadic throughout the entire year. Sometimes it rains so hard you cant see anything in front of you because it is blurred like looking through a waterfall!
@@aliciadagry6292 this is what I think.
About the weather : I visit Bremen (northern Germany) a lot and I can honestly say in Belgium it rains less and it's warmer in general. My German friend also confirms this. And about the food : not all our food is based on potatoes. And potatoes can be tasty too. And yes, Flemish people might seem cool at first but they would do anything for their friends if you get to know them. The food in supermarkets is indeed more expensive than in Germany, but there houses are more expensive.
Comparison from the Western Europe countries, you may be right with all of these. However, I was comparing internationally. You are right with Flemish community, they have a strong link between friends.
Having friends in the north of Belgium is meaningless. I'm a homeless guy living in a tent, none have visited me. Inhumane!
@@andredeketeleastutecomplex I'm sorry they abandoned you, that's really shitty of them
I live here for 15 years and its very difficult to mingle with locals with exception ofcourse, though its not mission impossible. as for Wallonie they are very open and friendly
@@EtArcadiaego i have diferent experience, but to be friend with Flemish you must know how they think ans start thinking like them :) :)
Nice video i really enjoyed it. I am also an international student (Albanian) studying in Brussels.
Regarding living expenses i feel like they are the cheapest compared to other big cities nearby like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London or Paris. I would highly recommend shopping on the big Carrefour or Delhaizes and Sunday markets. Also rent is a LOT of cheaper compared to the cities i mentioned above. The biggest issue i have with Brussels is not it is not very clean (most areas) and like 1/4 of the city is not that safe during the night (pre covid times).
Thank you for your comments. I totally agree with you.
@@KaanCatalpinar I've been to 500 concerts in Brussels the past 35 years and I never had any troubles there, not even when I was drunk.
@@wanneske1969 Events are mostly okay to go and have fun safely but some areas aren’t so secure especially during the night (e.g. Brussels Noord)
@@KaanCatalpinar I once missed the last train at Brussels North (I was drunk) and hung out there from 1 until 6 but no problems
Which language should I learn ? Dutch or French? I am planning to study master ( marketing) in Belgium. Can you suggest me which language should I learn? My field is management
Nice video! Really liked the camera angles nice to hear your experience:)
Appreciate it!
It's been great information over all, interaction with the lady there who was eating alone was surprising but great as well!
Thanks mate. It was for fun. 😊👍🏼
I’ve only spent 5 days in Belgium so very limited experience, the people seem friendly and it’s very relaxed, but can’t buy any fresh milk anywhere, they look at me as if I’m mad when I ask, but almost everyone I’ve spoken to can speak some English so good for me, as my language skills are limited.
It is a good country. People are good and English is also quite common. When it comes to food, they are so strict about food standards.
Milk has to be pasteurized in the European Union. So you can buy it in cartons in air temperature at the supermarket. That’s why fresh milk that you find in refrigerators is not so common.
In Uk the milk is also pasteurised but I think in Belgium it is UHT milk heat treated, hopefully return some day as we enjoyed our stay
Fresh milk, you need to go to some farm or maybe green market. Hehehe. You cannot buy fresh milk in the store. From which country you come?
Boyfriend (Sweden) and I (USA) we're discussing where we should move to and we are thinking about Belgium so I'm here to hear from people what they have experienced in Belgium
I think it can be a good decision. Brussels is a good stop for international people. I would like to warn you that income tax is a bit high in Belgium.
Hi! Some tips n tricks from a Belgian, our income tax is pretty high indeed, but you get one of the best healthcare, education, and financial help there is. We have a lot of options for people who are struggeling etc. Our housing would be considered average. On top of your income, there is a tax from the 'gemeente' you live in, these are on average 7%.
Beglium has really pretty cities and loads of medieval and early industrial monuments, buildings etc. I personally adore Durbuy and Bruges. We speak a lot of languages and enough english that everyone can communicate with you. 6 million people speak dutch and 5 mil speak french. There is some German too. Depending on where you'd live, the more West you go the heavier the accent gets (unless you are in bigger cities). The public transit is for the most part pretty good too. The public safety at night is good and wehave trust in each other (ofcourse there are regions where it's not so good).
The downsides would be the taxes ofcourse. Our roads can be pretty shitty, but not that it's so bad you can't drive on it haha. Other downsides i cannot think of right now, you'll have to come visit to make these up for yourself :)
lmk if u have questions!
@@koji2682 thanks for your nice information,do you anything about Mechelen city?
@@atim3637 hi as a resident of belgium that sometimes goes to mechelen i can assure you this city is a dump
@@glaciate4525 thanks for sharing idea,could you please recommend me a good place to live near Brussels and also close to Mechelen as well?you now I need to be close to these two cities!
This is a good video! I am suprised to not be the only one who thinks our government is a trashcan ( i am from belgium and live there to)
I want to come to do a Master's Degree in Belgium in Social Sciences? Which universities you would recommend?
I don’t know about your major but I can right away tell you that KU Leuven, VUB, Ghent, Antwerp, ULB universities are good.
@@KaanCatalpinar Hi! Thank you for your answer. I have graduated in Sociology. Wanted to also ask if you believe in Belgium there are is a good outcome in terms of jobs/careers in the Social Sciences market?
@@ishootlazerslol Yes for sure but having a work permit is the key. Otherwise, it is best place to work from SS.
@@KaanCatalpinar that's awesome! I am Romanian and it helps me navigating the European job market easier in this case
@@KaanCatalpinar one more thing Kaan, please. Which city do you believe is affordable to live in at the beginning, especially as a student. I don't mind commuting for 1/1.5 hours per day.
Nice video!
Nice information! Hope to move to Belgium by this academic year as an international student 👩🎓😊
Me too! Let’s connect
@@lheens cool.. we can connect via Instagram, let me know your ID :)
Which university? Me to KU Leuven
@@vega7156 it’s @Lheens_!!
@@titu06 Me - hopefully VUB🙏
Did you take social sciences in English? I got one at VUB for bachelors.is there a good career in social sciences?
Yes I did. Social sciences in English is really important to be employed internationally. Yet, social sciences are more for people who already have network to get a good job.
I’d love to visit or perhaps work in Belgique / Belgie. The weird multilingualism is nonexistent where I grew up (UK, USA). Plus, their food, women, and restaurants are much more interesting than what I know in my surroundings.
go to Miami or Inland California.
Very interesting! I would like to see some of Turkey when you go there. : )
I am already here. Please check my channel and I have some videos about Turkey 😊
Thanks.
By the way, I don´t see anything wrong with people being cold, I actually wish to move into a place like that (loved my time in japan, it was amazing)
😂😂😂u must be white…
Mooie ! ik hou van België.❤️
Which language should I learn ? Dutch or French? I am planning to study master ( marketing) in Belgium. Can you suggest me which language should I learn? My field is management
You will have more job opportunities in Flemish part. However, learning French can be an important asset in Brussels and also French is more common all around the world.
@@KaanCatalpinar are you native of Belgium?
@@vivekshah4364 I am not native but I chose French to learn before
@@KaanCatalpinar brothers can I have your contact or else Instagram I'd? I would appreciate
@@vivekshah4364 @cestkaan instagram
Such a beautiful place to live!!!
how much the food allowance for individual.for 1 month stay in belgium?it is costly or not?
It depends how you perceive the word of costly. If you cook on your own, it could be 250 euros per person. If you want to eat outside, it could be around 500 euros tbh.
I wonder if its easier to find work there, if you speak English, Dutch, French and German but? As a non-EU member though.
These languages are essential to find a job but the most crucial part is having a work permit. Otherwise, companies avoid hiring you.
@@KaanCatalpinar What type of work visa must one apply for? Can it be applied in your home country or in Belgium only?
@@3762302 You can't randomly apply for a visa. It's got to be in Belgium.
very veru nice vidio... thanks for sharing vidio
Really good information
Thank you!
I'm living in Belgium and it's cute nice but I'm spanish 🇧🇪🇪🇦
I'm living in Spain and thinking of moving to Belgium! What things did you find the most different when you moved? How are people in Belgium? :)
@@fvchs First of all the economic situation, in Belgium it's very easy to find a work, and people are beautiful, but here in Belgium we talk 2 leagues, in the South part french and in the north Dutch, i think it's better to you come to the South part because the french Lenguage it's easier 😂
@@yassinx6539 Good to know it's easy to find work!
@@fvchs yeah! If you want I can give you more details, you have social networks or something?
May I know the date of this video taken. Tq
Last year October
Flemish people are more reserved and work hard. Brussels is part, and capital of Flanders.Flemish people don't like Brussels because Flemish speeking(dutch) people are a minority in Brussels. Flemish people live in "de rand", the green less urbanised parts around Brussels. These neighbourhoods don't have good public transport but people prefer this so the city does not expand to their homes.
Yeah. I see the effort and the struggle in them. I have been to those neighborhoods; as you said, they are distant but greener and calmer. Flemish people have difficulties in Brussels. However, as far as I have seen they are in better conditions on the Flemish side compared to the rest of Belgium (better education system, economic circumstances, infrastructure, etc.)
I want to work for NATO international relations in Brussels when I get older!
Stay the hell out of my country you traitor.
Why do you want to work for a criminal organization?
Can survive speaking only English? Can you thrive? :) I'm asking from a US perspective.
That's a great question tbh. In the Flemish part, you can survive for sure. In the Valonian part, you might struggle a bit. People don't prefer speaking in English (just like in France). In Brussels, you can have find many English speakers 'cause it is an international city. Even the announcements are in English in Brussels. P.s: I would suggest you to learn basics in French.
What Kaan says is true but don't try to show of your basic french vocab to Flemish people, they will prefer you speak English, as french is not their native language and Flemish people grew up looking to English spoken series, movies, games, not in French :-) :-)
I heard Belgium used to be a Spanish colony
Yes that's true. Until 1830, many different countries invaded their lands. Then, they had enough power to colonize Congo.
Teşekkürler !!!
Rica ederim 😊
nice lifestyle
Nice video 👍
Is any snow fall there?
Yeap
@@KaanCatalpinar It doesn't snow that often and it melts most of the time
@@wanneske1969 True. This year it snowed more. Still sometimes snows here.
I like belgium
insufficient street and park lightning, if you fall down you can sue the municipality. economical competition is mid-low comparing to neighbouring countries , shops are closed for most by 6:30-7pm . unheard for a city. prices for groceries can be even double comparing to germany. extremely high taxes --> low motivation to get promotion. it's hard to make friends in flanders, agree. healthcare is also mediocre and waiting times are insane. client service has improved the last decade though.
So nice
Thank you
Hey, You mentioned your study in social science. I got an offer from Ku Leven. I need some advice, can we connect ?
Yes I did. You can text me via Instagram, @cestkaan.
@@KaanCatalpinar Yes, please approve @nooreelahi
Are there parks with pull up bars?
There are some but not here
Belgium is the most multicultural country in the world, due to our history, and our languages (Dutch, French and German), etc etc, but we stress our European culture. So we are a multicultural country in the old meaning, not the woke definition
That’s why, Belgium is the center of the EU countries in terms of culture. Especially, Brussels is very important.
Ty for saying dat belguim is good begus i live here and was born here
Exactly
You don't have to know Dutch but for the sake of respect if you're living in Flanders at least letting people see you do effort goes a long way. But if you don't at least know English because we hate it when someone lives here in Flanders for years and doesn't speak Dutch or even English.
French depends but some of us despise it because French people mostly except us to adapt to them when they're here because they view their language as superior, which makes lots of people think back about the days that French was force fed becuxe wallonia was the big money maker back in the day.
I see what you mean. Tbh with you, I have intentions to be fluent in Dutch. It is never easy but it would be good for me to live in Flanders (or in Netherlands) for many years. I personally love learning languages. knowing English has a great advantage but learning more of them can contribute me even more.
@@KaanCatalpinar English always is a safe bet with the younger generations. The older they are the least likely they are to speak it, but even younger ones who can't speak it well understand it to some degree and can comlunicate with a few words here and there and lots of hand gestures lol. Just remember: Try to speak the few Dutch words you know when in Flanders, it makes people mor eprone to help when they see you do effort, no matter how rubbish that might be every effort is appreciated. And English will help for the other bits with younger people untill people around their 40's and after that it really depends on the person.
But I'd like for some more Turkish guys like you around here who act like a normal person. Turkish women I know are mostly sweet and really fun, but alot of their men are like living in the Middle Ages and have this view where the women should stay home in the kitchen with the children to name one example lol. And I notice how alot of their children tend to have zero respect for others because they are too spoiled and their parents never correct them if they do something wrong.
Hope I'm not offending anyone by saying this, it's just some things I tend to notice. There's ,rotten apples everywhere, so ofcourse also here. But I don't see any problem for people who adapt and mingle with others, as long as Belgians don't feel like their culture or safety is threatened they open up eventually, but it always takes some time because they like to take baby steps towards a strong bonding. ;)
@@dennisengelen2517 I don't wanna take it personally but we shouldn't generalize none of these. I HATE these middle-ages minded people wherever they come from. There are numerous ignorant and biased people in Turkish community (In Europe) but it doesn't change the existence of intellectuals who live or born in Turkey. Politics might show the opposite but I am certainly one of them who was able to graduate from the best university in Belgium in Master's degree. Of course I don't need to prove anything but we are both right in some extents. I just suggest you to meet these kinds of visionary Turkish people too and we can learn something from each other. P.s.: the best way to win and integrate those people is incentives for better non-racial systems, not excluding them from the society. Even though some societies have difficulties to catch modernity at the moment, our existence depends on our collaboration in the future.
Wow still salty. It's not history - it is calimero - a cultural thing ..
Which language should I learn ? Dutch or French? I am planning to study master ( marketing) in Belgium. Can you suggest me which language should I learn? My field is management
Belgian food is absolutely amazing
Broo talking about forming government?? 🤣🤣🤣U must visit Lebanon and there were you can find talents in forming governments
Expenses high try living in ireland
Nice
Thank you 😊
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Cons - Discrimination is high and they have many silly rules too many to mention. Can't even mod your car lol
Brussels is very dirty I was really shocked how bad it is
Yes unfortunately. When you go to Antwerp, it is cleaner for sure.
About the food you are very right ... I am Greek/ Italian originally and yes Turkish food is much better than Belgium... sorry to my Belgian Friend's
😂
Friezes
I lived in Bodrum for 2 years, turkish fries totally suck, too much salt. 🤭
Hahah that's true tho. 😅
beautiful man ....omg 😮
Yeap man.
OK so giving a bad comment that is true gets deleted here
I don't delete comments but RUclips detects offensive messages and hide. Clearly, RUclips is more sensitive than someone not to be offensive. ;)
Flemish people are cold? I have lived in Belgium and I disagree with you. Flemish people speak English very well, while Walloon people don't even try. Also, you have to took at the history of Belgium. For centuries Flemish culture and language was oppressed by the French-speaking part. Maybe that's why they are a bit more 'distant' in the beginning. But I found them to be very friendly and warm! Flemish cities are WAY more clean, safe and modern compared to Wallonia and Brussels. It's just a more enjoyable place imo. My advise to anyone coming to Belgium: skip Brussels and go to Antwerp! :)
Haha thank you for your comment. I agree with you for most of the things. I wanted to explain my first impression. Otherwise, you are quite right about both cities and people. I love Antwerp :)
Not oppressed by french speaking part but by francophone bourgeoisie and aristocracy ( by the way : flemish bourgeoisie and aristocracy too )
My boyfriend is Flemish (lives in Brugge) and I love the people, they are always kind to me ❤️🇧🇪
My advice to anyone coming to Belgium - skip Antwerp and the whole Flemish part. Learn French and enjoy Brussels. Besides English, French is the social language of Belgium !! ;)
@@eleobraun5049 Why would you skip the most beautiful part of the country with the greatest cities? You must be an anti-flemish francophone nationalist.... (I've met so many of you during my time in Belgium)
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Bye
Comment ça 5 cons?
cela dépend des expériences personnelles.
If you like to work 3 months per year for free until retirement, come to Belgium.
Care to expound?
A big con imo i will say in one word. Taxes
*oh god the taxes*
Yup yup 👍
I'm a belgian citizen and I think my country is really boring and despressing. Also many other Belgians would agree with me. It's hard to explain and to really understand why many people think Belguim is boring you need to live there expierence it yourself. You took just a few examples of people who are proud of being belgian but the reality is the majority of belgians are not really patriotic and proud of their country. That's why belgian people like to be multi cultural because we find our own country so boring that we absolutely need to specify that we have origins from other countries. I'm a belgian from moroccan descent and when people ask me where i'm from i would always say Morocco as i'm refering to my ethnic country but my nationality is still belgian. It's just that i find my country so boring that i'm ashamed to express that i'm from Belguim. The majority of belgians are just like me and that's why a lot of people here are depressed. It also doesn't help that we barely get any sunshine. You might say that having a lot of rain has not a lot of impact but in reality it has a really strong impact on the people's psychological health. That why also many people leave to go back to their ethnic countries and almost every person that i know has done that and they always felt happier in their ethnic countries and were way healthier. Many people that live here have psychological problems and when you visit belguim on a normal work day in the middle of the year you can immidiatly notice very low morals among the children adults and seniors.
Thank you for your comment. At some point, you are right that Belgians are kind of depressive and the weather affects people's mood. However, we shouldn't forget that Belgium isn't in the north of Europe and there are many countries on the upper north side. Therefore, there can be different reasons other than the weather such as the system or economy. The richness in the culture is quite important and you are lucky that you have a second identity that doesn't directly make you happy but brings you a possibility of awareness of different countries and their cultures.
You’re not Belgian. You’re a Moroccan immigrant. Keep that in your mind. Never call yourself Belgian. I am proud to be Belgian and very proud to not be Moroccan.
@@Leopold_van_Aubel My parents were immigrants. My nationality is Belgian because i was born in Brussels. So i'm still Belgian as my nationalilty.
You clearly do not know what an immigrant means. Morroco is his ethnic country, not where he was born
@@nathalieouberri2655 A mouse born in a stable is not a cow.
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