🇮🇹 Italy vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Italy and Germany.
| Metric | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 43% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 9.2% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 22% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 72.5% | 65.6% |
| Public holidays | 11 | 9 |
| Average monthly salary | €2,700 | €4,784 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | — | €2,222 |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Italy has a top income tax rate of 43% and keeps about 72.5% of salary as take-home pay, while Germany has 45% and keeps 65.6%. The average monthly salary is about €2,700 in Italy and €4,784 in Germany.
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