Meal vouchers (Belgium and France)
What your meal vouchers are worth per month and per year, employer and employee share.
How it works
Belgium: up to €8 per working day, of which at least €1.09 is paid by the employee. France: the employer pays 50 to 60% of the voucher; the tax-free amount is capped each year. Net benefit = (value − your share) × days.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- CountryBelgium
- Face value per voucher8
- Your contribution1.09
- Days worked per month20
you get:
- Net benefit per month€138.20
- Total voucher value€160.00/month
- Your contribution€21.80/month
- Net benefit per year (≈ 11 months)€1,520.20
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Meal vouchers” tool work?
Belgium: up to €8 per working day, of which at least €1.09 is paid by the employee. France: the employer pays 50 to 60% of the voucher; the tax-free amount is capped each year. Net benefit = (value − your share) × days.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: country, face value per voucher, your contribution, days worked per month. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Country: Belgium; Face value per voucher: 8; Your contribution: 1.09; Days worked per month: 20 → Net benefit per month: €138.20; Total voucher value: €160.00/month.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.