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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Antwerp and Ghent: Average gross pay is 4% higher in Antwerp. Cost of living is 3% cheaper in Ghent. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Antwerp
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Ghent

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€58,000/yr
HIGHER
€56,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€31,000
€30,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€52,000
€50,000
Senior Developer Pay
€77,000
€75,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€97,000
€94,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,150
€1,100
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€750
€720
Groceries (Monthly)
€315
€310
Public Transport Pass
€80
€78
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€168
€165
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,967/mo
€1,906/mo
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🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
25%
Social Security Deduction
13%
13%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,383/mo
€2,292/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€416/mo
€386/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~24 months
~26 months
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