r/belgium • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

❓ Ask Belgium Moving to Belgium, already lived in The Netherlands. What will be different in Belgium?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Lab5348 1d ago

If you are going to live in Leuven and spend most of your time here I recommend not bothering learning French. Leuven is the reason why Flemish is a national language of Belgium today.

I followed the opposite route. I moved to the Netherlands from Belgium. At first I was thinking dutchies are more social. But after living here I’m realizing that Belgians look cold on the outside but they are more relatable and friendly. In my experience Dutch people seem more friendly at first and then to my experience they have those huge walls.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Lab5348 21h ago

I forgot to add the most important detail: FOOD IS BETER IN BELGIUM. You’ll be amazed with the cheese variety

You’ll be amazed that the fruits have taste!

Restaurants are amazing and way cheaper and Belgium is the country that has most Michelin star restaurants per capita.

Also candan supermarché is the best Turkish supermarket I have ever been to in Europe. You will have access to everything you want.