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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI don't know about costs of living but I know an excellent Italian restaurant; Trulli on Rue Jourdan near the Avenue Louise. When I say excellent, I really mean it; it's a Piemontese restaurant, probably one of the best italian restaurants in Europe and it isn't even all that expensive.
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Aye Poogle
Dont miss the marvellous restaurant in Schaarbeek (home of singer Jacques Brel) The Ultimate Hullucination - Charles Rene Mackintosh was involved with the desgin.
Yes you can get accomodation from around 500 E per month - Summer is very god due to the massive free music festival they have in the city.
I really enjoyed my two years in Brux.
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I would check out this thread before you commit too
http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...connexion.html
There are some real issues in Belgium and friends I have already there are considering getting out due to taxes making the rates look silly.
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I don't know about costs of living but I know an excellent Italian restaurant; Trulli on Rue Jourdan near the Avenue Louise. When I say excellent, I really mean it; it's a Piemontese restaurant, probably one of the best italian restaurants in Europe and it isn't even all that expensive.
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brussel is cheap when you consider rip-off britain (and Paris, Milano and such) you can find a decent flat from 600 eur
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I've just landed a contract in Brussells myself. From my investigations there seem to be loads of good accommodation for around €450 - €600. Travel on Eurostar as well is cheap (as low as £59 return if you book in advance).
BTW Torango what Payment solution do you use? Limited or Umbrella co. Can i use my UK limited Co while working in Brussels?
Cheers
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Brussels
I'm in Brussels at the moment - main expenses for me are
Housing (inc bills) - €1100
Travel (eurostar) - €600 (around 150 a trip, going home most weekends)
Plus food etc and whatever else you're claiming. Mentally I budget around £2000/month expenses.
Let me know if you have more questions. Housing you can get for cheaper if you're staying longer, plus most landlords are open to negotiation on the rent. Flights to LHR vs Eurostar are about the same price but Eurostar is much less hassle then flying. I sometimes fly if the eurostar is too pricey.
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Depends where you live in the city and where you fly to (and who with).
There is a good range of flats between 600 and 1000 Euro.
Flights to MAN were coming in at between 150 and 200 quid. First flight Monday is 350 one way normally.
Do not assume that your hours will be flexible enough to allow travel. Some firms insist on core hours and the flight times then bugger up your weekend or your wallet.
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Anyone working in Brussels?
whats the cost of living like out there? I'm looking at a job in Brussels at the mo, but suspect its not gonna pay very well when I take out all my flights and hotels etc.(I shall be traveling home every weekend)
How much do your expenses come to every month?
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