🇩🇰 Denmark vs Sweden 🇸🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Denmark and Sweden.
| Metric | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 57.1% | 52.4% |
| Social contributions | 8% | 0% |
| Standard VAT | 25% | 25% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 61.6% | 69.6% |
| Public holidays | 10 | 12 |
| Average monthly salary | DKK 51,675 | SEK 41,600 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | — | — |
| Standard work week | 37 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Denmark has a top income tax rate of 57.1% and keeps about 61.6% of salary as take-home pay, while Sweden has 52.4% and keeps 69.6%. The average monthly salary is about DKK 51,675 in Denmark and SEK 41,600 in Sweden.
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