What are the items that I should bring with me because they’re not available (or are too expensive) where I am going?

It shouldn’t be necessary to bring items with you. Larger supermarkets offer a limited selection of international products and there are plenty of international stores in Brussels.

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Will anyone have particular trouble finding clothes that fit?

No, that shouldn’t be a problem.

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What grocery stores do expats in your city shop at?

  • Aldi
  • Carrefour
  • Colruyt
  • Delhaize
  • GB
  • Lidl.
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Where can other household items (such as cleaning materials and home furnishings) be found?

  • Casa
  • Blokker
  • Habitat
  • Hema
  • IKEA
  • Maisons du Monde
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What are factors that might affect my shopping habits in this country/city?

You may want to plan a purchase of furniture in advance if you live in a building without an elevator. Sometimes it is necessary to pass large pieces of furniture through the window with the help of an outside elevator.

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Useful Links

Information on shopping districts and markets in the Brussels-Capital Region:

https://be.brussels/

 

Online grocery shopping:

Carrefour

http://www.eshop.carrefour.eu

 

Colruyt

www.collivery.be

 

Delhaize

www.caddyhome.be

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Please contact your closest embassy or consulate for confirmation.