Brussels, Belgium
+22% vs Brussels avgUccle is the most expensive area in Brussels, with a cost of living index of 61.4 — that is +22% compared to the Brussels average. Only the top 2 of 20 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,138/month, compared to a range of €672 in Anderlecht to €1,194 in Sablon.
For a typical resident of Uccle, housing takes up roughly 50% 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 €45,515 before tax.
Salaries in Uccle reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 61.4:
After tax and deductions of 32.3% in Belgium, take-home pay for someone earning €45,515 would be roughly €30,814/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €39,045 salary in Uccle, Brussels (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Uccle would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $46,050 |
| London | GBP | £39,630 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 230,424 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sablon | 64.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Avenue Louise | 60.4 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Ixelles | 59.4 | 1.18x | +18% |
| EU Quarter | 57.8 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | 56.3 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Uccle, Brussels to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Salary ConverterNeighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Uccle:
Yes, Uccle is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Brussels. It costs about +22% more than the city average, ranking #2 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Uccle is significantly above the Brussels average. With a multiplier of 1.22x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +22% compared to the city baseline.