Hi ,
I have been offered a job in Mechelen and i will be joining in January '18.I am married and my wife is gonna deliver our first baby in December '17.I need some help in deciding where to settle down in Belgium , given the fact that my work place is Mechelen.
Brussels
I had visited brussels earlier this year and i know for a fact that it hosts an international lifestyle, of which i am not a big fan. Also , i believe for starters i could manage to deal with the government offices(Marie) in English.This is the only reason i would prefer brussels.
How about commuting to Mechelen (work) from Brussels ?
Is the housing more expensive that Antwerp and Mechelen ? I am looking for a 1 bedroom apt .Please advice
Antwerp
I have not been to Antwerp but i imgaine it would be more or less like Brugges.I may also be wrong , please correct me if so.
How about commuting to Mechelen (work) from Antwerp ?
What is the price range i can expect for a 1 bedroom apt here?
Can i manage with English ?
How about the healthcare given the fact that it is not quite a city type.
Mechelen
I read about it online and believe that its a very small touristy place.I am more inclined towards moving to Mechelen beacuse i think there will be less polution compared to Antwerp and Brussels.Please correct me otherwise.
Is it safe to live here ?
How is the healthcare in Mechelen ?
Do i need to deal in French or Dutch with local shops and government offices ?
Is the housing cheaper here ?
Thanks in advance !!