Belgium
Everything you need to calculate life in Belgium: net salary, income tax, VAT, living costs, fuel and electricity prices, and public holidays — all pre-configured with local 2025 data.
Key figures
- Capital
- Brussels
- Currency
- EUR
- Population
- 11,800,000
- Standard VAT
- 21%
- Top income tax rate
- 50%
- Petrol price
- €1.72/L
- Electricity
- €0.32/kWh
- Avg. monthly living cost
- €1,790
Calculators for Belgium
Salary Calculator
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Income Tax Calculator
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Mortgage Calculator
Monthly payment, total interest and amortization summary for your home loan.
Pension Calculator
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Working Days Calculator
Count working days between two dates, excluding weekends and public holidays.
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Public Holidays Calculator
Public holidays by country and year, with business days remaining.
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Schengen 90/180 Calculator
Track your Schengen days under the 90/180 rule with full travel history.
Electricity Cost Calculator
Monthly and yearly electricity cost from usage and price per kWh.
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Rent Affordability Calculator
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Cost of Living Calculator
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Income tax brackets (2025)
| Taxable income (EUR) | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €15,820 | 25% |
| €15,820 – €27,920 | 40% |
| €27,920 – €48,320 | 45% |
| €48,320 – and above | 50% |
Tax-free allowance: €10,910. Employee social contributions: 13.1%. Municipal surcharges (average ~7% of tax) not included.
Average monthly living costs
Housing (1-bed rent)
€900
Food & groceries
€400
Transport
€55
Utilities
€200
Entertainment
€180
Healthcare
€55
National averages for a single person, ≈ €1,790 per month in total. Personalize this budget →
Public holidays in Belgium (2026)
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 | Thursday |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 | Monday |
| National Day | 21 July 2026 | Tuesday |
| Assumption Day | 15 August 2026 | Saturday |
| All Saints' Day | 1 November 2026 | Sunday |
| Armistice Day | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday |