🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
| Metric | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 0% | 0% |
| Social contributions | 0% | 0% |
| Standard VAT | 15% | 5% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 100% | 100% |
| Public holidays | 2 | 3 |
| Average monthly salary | SAR 10,238 | AED 16,000 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | SAR 4,000 | — |
| Standard work week | 48 h/week | 48 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Saudi Arabia has a top income tax rate of 0% and keeps about 100% of salary as take-home pay, while United Arab Emirates has 0% and keeps 100%. The average monthly salary is about SAR 10,238 in Saudi Arabia and AED 16,000 in United Arab Emirates.
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