Brussels, Belgium
-20% vs Brussels avgJette is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Brussels, with a cost of living index of 40.2 — that is -20% compared to the Brussels average. Ranked #18 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €746/month, compared to a range of €672 in Anderlecht to €1,194 in Sablon.
For a typical resident of Jette, housing takes up roughly 33% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €29,846 before tax.
Salaries in Jette reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 40.2:
After tax and deductions of 23.2% in Belgium, take-home pay for someone earning €29,846 would be roughly €22,922/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €25,564 salary in Jette, Brussels (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Jette would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $30,150 |
| London | GBP | £25,947 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 150,864 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sablon | 64.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Uccle | 61.4 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Avenue Louise | 60.4 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Ixelles | 59.4 | 1.18x | +18% |
| EU Quarter | 57.8 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Jette, Brussels to maintain your lifestyle.
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Jette is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Brussels. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Jette is below the Brussels average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.