Dear Friends,
I am moving from North India to Brussels soon with family (wife and 2 kids). I have some questions so if you can answer that will be of great help:
1. Do you think it will be too difficult for a 9 year old child to study in French/Dutch school and it is better to apply in English schools as my kids are really good in English and they have no knowledge of French/Dutch?
2. I searched online and see that English schools are pretty expensive. May I know if there are some other English schools also in Brussels which may not be posted online and which will have less fee?
3. Are there any localities where lot of Indians live so that we feel at home? Are those localities safe? What about safety in Brussels in general?
4. May I know the approximate rent for a 2 bedroom apt?
5. Taxes are also pretty high it seems. May I know what benefits we get for paying so high taxes? Will medical facility be free? Will I save tax on fee paid for education of my children? Are there any ways to save tax for an independent professional (freelancing)?
6. Can you give me rough idea of cash in hand after tax if I make EUR 5500 per month in gross?
7. May I know how much will be approximate expenses for a family on food per month?
Apologies for lot of questions, but you can understand it is a big step to relocate.
Thanks
Varun