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title: Yay, moving to the city for work! But what will it cost me?
description: Looking to moving to Belgium for professional reasons? Keep in mind these additional costs...
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# [Yay, moving to the city for work! But what will it cost me?](https://blog.upliving.be/en/joepie-alleen-wonen-maar-watkostdat-eigenlijk)

 Written by [Marie](https://blog.upliving.be/en/author/marie) | Jul 1, 2021 12:40:34 PM

Finally leaving the parental nest or **moving to Brussels or Ghent **for professional reasons? Yay! How exciting... but also, what will it cost me? A small savings pot is reassuring, Jasper Paulissen, Upliving coach at Upliving - The Brewery in Brussels, knows. Have a look at his checklist of additional costs you have to take in account before renting an apartment in Brussels...

 

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Rent Deposit **

"The biggest bite out of your budget is your rent deposit, which in **Brussels** is legally **2 months rent.** In **Flanders** it is legally 3 months. So you're stuck with an amount between** € 1500 and € 3000**. If everything goes well, that money will remain yours, but as long as your rental contract is running, it's tied up in a blocked bank account.

 

**Professional place description**

"Just like the **deposit**, a **place description** is mandatory," Jasper explains. "**Upliving** opts for a professional place description. We use an **app** to describe the condition of the apartment very accurately. For the incoming and outgoing topographical description together, you pay **€302** at the start of your contract with Upliving. That's cheaper than our competitors, where you often pay** €180** on entry and the same amount again on exit.

 

 

**Furniture & Electronics**

"Furniture, dishwashers and other appliances are an underestimated cost. Therefore, go look in thrift stores or aim for discards from relatives. Or even better, rent a **partially** **furnished** **apartment**. At **Upliving**, in addition to large wall cabinets, we even provide curtains, lighting and shared eco-washing machines. That will save you a lot of purchase costs! You'll have to come up with another reason to schedule an **your trip to Ikea**,  though. 

**Fixed monthly contribution**

There is often a fixed contribution charged on top of the rent. Be sure to ask what costs are covered by this, as it varies: **water**, **gas**, **electricity**,** elevator maintenance**...Did you know that an internet package is included with every **Upliving apartment**? So you don't have to take out an external contract. That saves you **cash**! Also the waste, the maintenance of the utilities and common parts and the maintenance of the elevator are included in the contribution.

 

 **Electricity bill**

As in most rental apartments, as an **Upliving resident** you have to choose your own **electricity supplier.** Through the **Smooved app**, we can't guarantee the most advantageous rates, but we do guarantee the **fairest quotes** with realistic advance rates. This way you don't run the risk of suddenly having to pay several hundred euros extra after a year. Reckon on about** €30 a month for your advance bill.**

**Tenant insurance **

As a **tenant** you are **obliged** to take out **tenants' liability insurance**, better known as **fire insurance.** It also covers water, lightning or storm damage. You can also opt for additional household contents and **theft insurance**. The price of these insurances depends very much on the coverage, **the risks** and the broker. But I estimate a basic tenant insurance policy at an average of €100 to €150 per year.

 

 Must Read: Rental apartment in Belgium? Think about your tenant insurance!

 

**Taxes  
**"Yes, even as a **tenant** you do not escape the provincial and municipal taxes. For example, you contribute to the maintenance for streets, sewers, parks... The price is very location-specific. For a resident of **Upliving Bxl - The Brewery** I estimate this cost around € 100 per year", says Jasper.

 

 

**Parking  
**"Your car also costs money when you don't ride it, they say! Parking in Brussels is quite expensive, on average 100 euros per month for a parking space. At Upliving you can safely park your car for € 75. Residents pay € 60 for a spot, or use our electric Upliving shared car. Or they ride our shared bikes for free."

*Is your bank account ready to embark on this new phase of life? Hold your horses! First, [f](https://blog.upliving.be/en/goingyourownway-breng-je-administratie-in-orde-met-deze-nestverlater-checklist?hsLang=en)[ind out what paperwork you need to get in order when you start living alone.](https://blog.upliving.be/en/goingyourownway-breng-je-administratie-in-orde-met-deze-nestverlater-checklist?hsLang=en)

*

All set up for your new life as a **young professional** in **Belgium**? 

Find your **rental apartment**

 

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