Is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Expensive?

Brussels, Belgium

+12% vs Brussels avg

Living in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels

Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is a moderately-priced area within Brussels, with a cost of living index of 56.3 — that is +12% compared to the Brussels average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,045/month, compared to a range of €672 in Anderlecht to €1,194 in Sablon.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, housing takes up roughly 46% 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 €41,784 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

Salaries in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 56.3:

After tax and deductions of 30.4% in Belgium, take-home pay for someone earning €41,784 would be roughly €29,082/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

56.3
COLI Index
1.12x
vs City Avg
€1,045
Est. 1BR Rent
#6
of 20 Areas
30.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

Estimated annual deductions on a €35,802 salary in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
Social Security
13.1%
Total Deductions: 30.4%
Est. Take-Home: €24,911/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $42,225
London GBP £36,338
Dubai AED AED 211,285

Other Neighborhoods in Brussels

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Woluwe-Saint-Pierre:

Wilmersdorf, Berlin Mile End, Montreal Huangpu (The Bund), Shanghai Ohori, Fukuoka Imaizumi, Fukuoka Da'an, Taipei

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre expensive in Brussels?

Yes, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Brussels. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Woluwe-Saint-Pierre compare to the Brussels average?

The cost of living in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is above the Brussels average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.