Belgium
Europe · Brussels · EUR
Tax Overview
Top Rate
50.0%
Effective Rate
44.4%
at €68,807
VAT
21%
Net Income
€38,228
What Things Cost
Price Index: 95 (US = 100)Big Mac
$5.30
☕Starbucks Tall Latte
$4.50
📱iPhone 16 128GB
$900.00
⛽1L Gasoline (95)
$1.85
🎬Netflix Standard (monthly)
$13.49
🏠Airbnb Studio (city center)
$95.00
🍺Beer 500ml (bar)
$5.50
🚇Single Transit Ticket
$2.60
Extended data
Public datasets beyond the NLV score — Belgium
Sources: World Happiness Report (Gallup via OWID), World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNDP. These metrics are not part of the NLV score — they enrich the picture of Belgium with public data. Click any card above to see the full ranking across 36 countries.
Crypto tax
How Belgium taxes a private crypto investor — not part of the NLV score
From 2026 a 10% capital gains tax applies to crypto gains above a roughly €10,000 annual exemption; prudent long-term private holders were previously exempt under the 'good father' principle, while speculative or frequent trading is taxed at 33%.
Full Belgiumcrypto tax guide & examples →Crypto tax is national — these rules apply to a private individual investor, not a professional trader or company, and are not part of the NLV score. This is general information, not tax advice — rules change and depend on your residency and circumstances. Confirm with the linked tax authority or a qualified adviser.
Key Facts
Data last updated: · Sources: World Bank, WHO, OECD, national tax authorities. See methodology.