Germany vs Italy
Germany applies progressive income tax. Italy applies income tax and social contributions. Enter each salary in its own currency, then pick a currency to compare them in.
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What each one leaves you, at four income levels
€224 a year apart on €60,000, in favour of Germany
| Gross | Germany keeps | Italy keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €21,361 | €22,118 | €757 more in Italy |
| €60,000 | €37,799 | €37,575 | €224 more in Germany |
| €100,000 | €58,253 | €57,361 | €892 more in Germany |
| €150,000 | €85,084 | €82,093 | €2,991 more in Germany |
Both use the EUR, so these are the same amount of money on both sides. Figures are for a single filer and exclude cost of living.
The two systems side by side
Germany
- Rentenversicherung
- Arbeitslosenversicherung
- Krankenversicherung
- Pflegeversicherung
- Vorsorgepauschale
- Arbeitnehmer-Pauschbetrag
- Sonderausgaben-Pauschbetrag
- Einkommensteuer
- Solidaritaetszuschlag
Bundesministerium der Finanzen, 2026-08-17
A salary is not a standard of living. Converting both figures into one currency makes them comparable in units, not in what they buy. Housing, healthcare and everyday costs differ far more than the exchange rate suggests.