Belgium turned out to be one of the most popular job destinations among candidates on the europa.jobs portal. Why? The salaries and working conditions offered in Belgium, speak for themselves. Check the minimum wage in Belgium in 2023.

The rules of going to work in Belgium do not differ from the rules that apply in other EU countries. First of all, you should have with you:

• a passport or an ID card

• an employment contract (if we are talking about a work trip abroad)

Minimum wage in Belgium 2023

The minimum wage in Belgium is EUR 1955 gross. Thus, Belgium ranks 3rd in the EU with the highest minimum wage, just after Luxembourg (EUR 2387) and Germany (EUR 1981). The average monthly salary in Belgium is estimated at approx. EUR 3900 – 4600 gross.

Minimum wage in Europe in 2023

It is worth pointing out that the amount of salary will vary depending on the region, internship and profession, because most industries set their own minimum wages.

Below are the examples of earnings in Belgium by the job title. The rates come from the advertisements published on the europa.jobs portal.

Position	Amount of salary
Machine operator	EUR 16 – 18  gross/hour
Mechanic of machines and devices	EUR 16 – 20  gross/hour
Electromechanic	EUR 16 – 19  gross/hour
Manual worker	EUR 16 – 18  gross/hour
CNC operator	EUR 16 – 24  gross/hour
Production worker	EUR 18 – 20  gross/hour
Welder	EUR 23 – 25  gross/hour
Car tinsmith	EUR 16 – 19  gross/hour

If any of the above offers interest you – click on the name of the profession. The link will take you to the latest offers, to which you can directly apply for, through our portal. Just fill out the application form!

Prices in Belgium 2023

While on the topic of earnings, it is worth answering the question – what are the costs of living in Belgium? Below are the examples of rental prices for apartments, basic groceries and other services.

If we are talking about renting an apartment, for a studio apartment we will pay about EUR 800 – 1200 per month. In addition, there is a fee for utilities (approx. EUR 100 – 200) and internet (approx. EUR 50).

Public transport:

• single ticket – EUR 2.60

• monthly ticket – EUR 49 

Health insurance in Belgium – basic information

Sample prices of groceries in Belgium 2023:

Product	Sample price
Milk 1 liter	EUR 1.29
Rice 1 kg	EUR 1.69
Eggs 10 pcs	EUR 3.99
Chicken filet 1 kg	EUR 10
Apples 1 kg	EUR 2.99
Water 1.5 liter	EUR 0.99
Onions 1 kg	EUR 1.49
Bananas 1 kg	EUR 2.19
Cheese 400 g	EUR 6.29

Living in Belgium – advantages and disadvantages

As is the case in each country, working in Belgium has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages we will certainly include:

• minimum wage, which is one of the highest in Europe;

• a location that facilitates free movement between countries. Belgium borders with Germany, France and the Netherlands, and also is close to Great Britain;

• small area (10 times smaller than some other countries in Europe) makes traveling within the country not a big problem;

• innovative healthcare system;

• attractive social packages.

And what are the disadvantages of living in Belgium?

As the disadvantages, the following should be indicated:

• high taxation

• medical service charges

• high costs of living

• multilingualism of Belgium, in which there are as many as 3 official languages, that is: French, Dutch and German.

After all, everyone has to find out for themselves whether Belgium is a good destination for emigration.

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