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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 Rotterdam and Brussels: Average gross pay is 10% higher in Rotterdam. Cost of living is 17% cheaper in Brussels. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Rotterdam is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.9/10 compared to 6.8/10.

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Rotterdam
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Brussels

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€68,000/yr
HIGHER
€62,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€38,000
€34,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€60,000
€55,000
Senior Developer Pay
€88,000
€82,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€110,000
€102,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,600
€1,300
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€1,050
€850
Groceries (Monthly)
€375
€330
Public Transport Pass
€95
€85
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€192
€175
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,476/mo
€2,048/mo
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🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
37%
25%
Social Security Deduction
28%
13%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,795/mo
€2,521/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.9
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€681/mo
€473/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~15 months
~16 months
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