🇬🇧 United Kingdom vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between United Kingdom and Germany.
| Metric | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 8% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 20% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 84% | 67.1% |
| Public holidays | 5 | 9 |