🇩🇪 Germany vs Netherlands 🇳🇱
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Germany and Netherlands.
| Metric | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 49.5% |
| Social contributions | 21.8% | 0% |
| Standard VAT | 19% | 21% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 65.6% | 82.6% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 9 |
| Average monthly salary | €4,784 | €3,875 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | €2,222 | €2,468 |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 40 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 Netherlands has 49.5% and keeps 82.6%. The average monthly salary is about €4,784 in Germany and €3,875 in Netherlands.
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