antwerp_sales_proWhat is the average net salary in Belgium especially Brussels
I am so confused because every time i read an article it says one thing and then another. Some say the median is huge but they dont say if its gross or net which makes everything 'unclear' for me. I look at my own paycheck and it feels like a joke compared to what i read online 🙄
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flanders_buildsLook mate you cant trust those fancy stats blindly. Basically if you look at the average gross around €4,076 nationally you end up with about €2,650 net per month if you are single. In Brussels its a bit higher because the gross is around €4,748 so you get about €2,940 net. If you and a partner bring home 5,000€ net together you can live pretty well without kids 🍺
cocoa_lover_ukBack when my husband and I both moved here, we had 4,800€ net coming in every month, it was enough for our three kids, the dog, and the car without much stress, it was lovely!
REALITY_CHECKThat is NOT true for everyone, I know people starting out on 1,800€ or 2,300€ which is basically the base for some jobs, its sooo different depending on the sector
Just_Arrived_HereAgreed on the point about the money being different per area.
Safety and the vibe in Brussels changes a lot depending on which neighborhood you are in.
Noticed this when I moved from Hasselt.