Moving to a new country like Belgium comes with many challenges like how to Rent an Apartment, Cost of Living, etc. One might wonder at the beginning which household shops in Belgium are the best for groceries, clothing, home essentials, hardware tools, and all things important.
This post guides you to know the important household shops in Belgium to buy things from when you start living in this country. And also how they can help save money without burning holes in your pocket.
Albert Heijn
This is a big chain originally from the Netherlands but quite popular in Belgium as well. In fact, there are close to 100 branches of Albert Heijn all over the country. They sell the best quality vegetables, fruits, bakery, dairy products and all food essential items. The highlight is the price point as all the food items in Albert are extremely affordable. They also have online stores from where you can place orders and they will deliver the groceries to your home which is very convenient.
Kruidvat
This is the place to shop for everyday home essentials. Kruidvat basically is Dutch retail, pharmacy and drugstore chain. You will get all kinds of cleaning products for your home along with health and beauty products. From kitchen dishwasher liquids to cloth washing powder to getting liquids for mopping floors in your home, you can buy every possible home cleaning item in bulk at discounted prices. Kruidvat also sells toiletries like perfumes, hair-face wash, bathing soaps and beauty products. It is a great place to buy baby-related products as well like diapers, baby hair oil and shampoos.
Brico City
Brico City is a DYI paradise and sells hardware items along with gardening essentials. If you plan to build a house for yourself, you will get every possible item to do so in Brico. You will get things like good light bulbs, oils to coat wooden tables, measuring tape, best quality cleaning liquid to mop wooden or any kind of flooring. There are all kinds of paints, wax, oils, glues, cutting tools, nuts and bolts available in Brico City. They also have an online store and that is convenient when the shop is far away from where you live.
Brico specializes in selling gardening essentials too. You get all the pots compost, fertilizers, gardening tools and also good quality seeds of various vegetables and fruits.
Primark
When it comes to affordable fashion, nothing can beat Primark. An Ireland-based fast fashion retail company, Primark is extremely popular due to cheap selling prices. You will find all the trending fashion pieces here at a low cost. Although the quality is not top-notch like other mid and high-end brands Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear, with their low pricing, Primark wins the case and is definitely the crowd puller. Not only does Primark sell clothes but even bags, shoes, accessories and much more.
Think Twice
T2 is another popular Belgian fashion brand that sells thrift vintage clothing. T2 offers unique and iconic pieces of olden times which cannot be found in fast fashion brands. They have shops in major cities of Belgium namely Brussels, Gent, Antwerp, Leuven and Bruges. The best part about T2 is the month-end sale which starts from selling all items at a 50% discount price up to literally 1 euro! T2 also accepts cloth donations and for each bag of clothes, they provide a discount coupon for their shop. T2 in this way promotes sustainable fashion in a big way.
HEMA
HEMA is a Dutch variety store chain. From decorative items to gifting articles, HEMA has it all. If you plan to organize a party, you will find all the things needed under one roof in HEMA. They also sell adorable make and bake jars which is a great gift during the festive season. Apart from gifts, HEMA has a beautiful collection of candles, linen, and even a section dedicated to beauty items. They have a separate section for kids where they sell interesting games for various age groups.
Found this post useful? Then watch my YouTube as well where I go to all these shops and give you a full tour of all the products and all things important. You don’t want to miss this 🙂
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