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