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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 Brussels and Berlin: Average gross pay is 5% higher in Berlin. Cost of living is 1% cheaper in Brussels. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Berlin is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 6.8/10.

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Brussels
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Berlin

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€62,000/yr
€65,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€34,000
€36,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€55,000
€58,000
Senior Developer Pay
€82,000
€85,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€102,000
€105,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,300
€1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€850
€900
Groceries (Monthly)
€330
€350
Public Transport Pass
€85
€90
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€175
€180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,048/mo
CHEAPER
€2,065/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
19%
Social Security Deduction
13%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,521/mo
€2,948/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.8
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€473/mo
€883/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~16 months
~12 months
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