Malta vs Portugal
Malta applies progressive income tax up to 35%. Portugal applies progressive income tax. 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
€7,467 a year apart on €60,000, in favour of Malta
| Gross | Malta keeps | Portugal keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €22,992 | €21,889 | €1,102 more in Malta |
| €60,000 | €45,492 | €38,025 | €7,467 more in Malta |
| €100,000 | €71,492 | €57,442 | €14,049 more in Malta |
| €150,000 | €103,992 | €79,470 | €24,522 more in Malta |
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
Malta
- Social Security Contribution (Class 1)
- Income Tax
Malta Tax and Customs Administration, 2026-08-17
Portugal
- Segurança Social
- Dedução Específica (Categoria A)
- IRS
- Taxa Adicional de Solidariedade
Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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.