š©šŖ Germany vs United Kingdom š¬š§
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Germany and United Kingdom.
| Metric | š©šŖ Germany | š¬š§ United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 21.8% | 8% |
| Standard VAT | 19% | 20% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 65.6% | 82.5% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 5 |
| Average monthly salary | ā¬4,784 | Ā£3,253 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | ā¬2,222 | Ā£2,115 |
| 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 United Kingdom has 45% and keeps 82.5%. The average monthly salary is about ā¬4,784 in Germany and Ā£3,253 in United Kingdom.
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