🇸🇪 Sweden vs Denmark 🇩🇰
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Sweden and Denmark.
| Metric | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 52.4% | 57.1% |
| Social contributions | 0% | 8% |
| Standard VAT | 25% | 25% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 69.6% | 61.6% |
| Public holidays | 12 | 10 |
| Average monthly salary | SEK 41,600 | DKK 51,675 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | — | — |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 37 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Sweden has a top income tax rate of 52.4% and keeps about 69.6% of salary as take-home pay, while Denmark has 57.1% and keeps 61.6%. The average monthly salary is about SEK 41,600 in Sweden and DKK 51,675 in Denmark.
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