🇫🇷 France vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between France and Germany.
| Metric | 🇫🇷 France | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 22% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 20% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 69% | 65.6% |
| Public holidays | 11 | 9 |
| Average monthly salary | €3,600 | €4,784 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | €1,802 | €2,222 |
| Standard work week | 35 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, France has a top income tax rate of 45% and keeps about 69% of salary as take-home pay, while Germany has 45% and keeps 65.6%. The average monthly salary is about €3,600 in France and €4,784 in Germany.
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