🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Netherlands and Germany.
| Metric | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 49.5% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 0% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 21% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 85.2% | 67.1% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 9 |