Brussels, Belgium
+5% vs Brussels avgSaint-Gilles is a moderately-priced area within Brussels, with a cost of living index of 52.8 — that is +5% compared to the Brussels average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €979/month, compared to a range of €672 in Anderlecht to €1,194 in Sablon.
For a typical resident of Saint-Gilles, housing takes up roughly 43% 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 €39,173 before tax.
Salaries in Saint-Gilles reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 52.8:
After tax and deductions of 28.9% in Belgium, take-home pay for someone earning €39,173 would be roughly €27,852/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €33,577 salary in Saint-Gilles, Brussels (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Saint-Gilles would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $39,600 |
| London | GBP | £34,079 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 198,150 |
| 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% |
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Saint-Gilles is near the city average for Brussels. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Saint-Gilles is above the Brussels average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.