Brussels, Belgium
-15% vs Brussels avgSchaerbeek is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Brussels, with a cost of living index of 42.8 — that is -15% compared to the Brussels average. Ranked #16 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €793/month, compared to a range of €672 in Anderlecht to €1,194 in Sablon.
For a typical resident of Schaerbeek, housing takes up roughly 35% 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 €31,711 before tax.
Salaries in Schaerbeek reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 42.8:
After tax and deductions of 24.1% in Belgium, take-home pay for someone earning €31,711 would be roughly €24,069/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €27,217 salary in Schaerbeek, Brussels (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Schaerbeek would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $32,100 |
| London | GBP | £27,625 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 160,622 |
| 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels to maintain your lifestyle.
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Schaerbeek is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Brussels. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Schaerbeek is below the Brussels average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.