🇩🇪 Germany vs United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Germany and United Kingdom.
| Metric | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 21.8% | 8% |
| Standard VAT | 19% | 20% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 67.1% | 84% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 5 |