Germany vs Spain
Germany applies progressive income tax. Spain 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
€4,350 a year apart on €60,000, in favour of Spain
| Gross | Germany keeps | Spain keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €21,361 | €23,417 | €2,056 more in Spain |
| €60,000 | €37,799 | €42,149 | €4,350 more in Spain |
| €100,000 | €58,253 | €65,240 | €6,987 more in Spain |
| €150,000 | €85,084 | €93,740 | €8,656 more in Spain |
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
Spain
- Seguridad Social
- Otros gastos deducibles
- IRPF: escala estatal
- Mínimo personal (estatal)
Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria, 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.