How much do you need to earn to live in Antwerp? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Belgium's tax system.
You need at least €1,837/month gross to live in Antwerp on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,258/month gross (€1,797 net after ~20% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €800 Cheapest neighborhood (Borgerhout) | €975 Median neighborhood | €1,400 Premium neighborhood (Centrum) |
| Groceries | €320 | €384 | €480 |
| Transport | €50 | €50 | €50 |
| Utilities | €208 | €208 | €208 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €150 | €180 | €225 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,528 | €1,797 | €2,363 |
€1,837/month gross
€2,258/month gross
€3,174/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 12 neighborhoods in Antwerp
Borgerhout
15 min by tram
€800 - €900
Linkeroever
18 min by bus
€800 - €1,000
Hoboken
20 min by tram
€820 - €950
Centrum
5 min by walk
€1,300 - €1,500
Het Eilandje
15 min by walk
€1,200 - €1,400
't Stad
10 min by walk
€1,100 - €1,300
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Belgium's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,837/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Antwerp. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,258/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Belgium.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 12 neighborhoods in Antwerp is approximately €1,065/month. Rents range from €800 in Borgerhout to €1,500 in Centrum.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Antwerp cost approximately €320. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Belgium are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,837/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 17%. At the comfortable level of €2,258/month, it rises to approximately 20%. This includes income tax and social contributions.