🇯🇵 Japan vs South Korea 🇰🇷
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Japan and South Korea.
| Metric | 🇯🇵 Japan | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 14.6% | 9.7% |
| Standard VAT | 10% | 10% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 79.7% | 78.8% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 8 |