🇩🇪 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) | 67.1% | 71% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 11 |