🇩🇪 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) | 67.1% | 85.2% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 9 |