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18 countries

2026 tax data

Salary-ready cities

COUNTRY

INCOME TAX

HEALTHCARE

PURCHASING POWER

COST PRESSURE

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United Arab EmiratesAED

Supported cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi

0%personal income tax

Private / employer-led

High

Housing-led costs

Tax-free senior offers

Tax notes

0% personal income tax for individuals. No capital gains tax. Highly competitive environment for international professionals.

Healthcare reality

Private, employer-led healthcare is standard. High-quality international facilities, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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High purchasing power and tax-free income, but higher housing costs. Consider visa requirements and local regulations.

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AustriaEUR

Supported cities: Vienna, Salzburg

Up to 55%+ social insurance

Social insurance

High

Moderate rent pressure

Stable long-term employment

Tax notes

Progressive income tax up to 55% with 13th and 14th month holiday/Christmas bonuses taxed at concessionary 6% flat rate.

Healthcare reality

Comprehensive universal statutory social health insurance (ÖGK) with near-zero out-of-pocket costs for residents.

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High living standards and stable long-term employment, but mandatory social contributions meaningfully affect initial take-home.

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AustraliaAUD

Supported cities: Sydney, Melbourne

Up to 45%+ Medicare levy

Public-private hybrid

High

Rent-heavy in major cities

High salary offers with lifestyle upside

Tax notes

Progressive federal tax brackets up to 45% plus 2% Medicare levy. Non-residents face higher flat rates with no tax-free threshold.

Healthcare reality

Public Medicare system with private hospital cover incentives (MLS levy surcharge exemptions for private policy holders).

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High earning potential and great climate, but Sydney and Melbourne housing rental markets are competitive and cash-deposit heavy.

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CanadaCAD

Supported cities: Toronto, Vancouver

Up to 54%+ provincial tax

Public (universal)

Medium

High housing costs

Stable, high quality of life

Tax notes

Combined federal and provincial progressive tax (e.g. Ontario up to ~53.5%) plus Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI).

Healthcare reality

Provincial public healthcare (e.g. OHIP, MSP) covers primary care and hospitalization; prescription and dental typically covered via employer.

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Excellent quality of life and family services. Vancouver and Toronto rental costs require conservative housing budgeting.

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GermanyEUR

Supported cities: Berlin, Munich

Up to 45%+ social insurance

Public (statutory)

Medium

Balanced costs

Career growth and social security

Tax notes

Progressive income tax up to 45% plus solidarity surcharge. Statutory social security (health, pension, nursing, unemployment) ~20% employee share.

Healthcare reality

Statutory sickness funds (GKV) cover almost all medical care; high earners (>€69k) can opt for private health insurance (PKV).

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High social safety net and worker protections. Initial 3-month rental deposit (Kaution) and city registration (Anmeldung) require advance planning.

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NetherlandsEUR

Supported cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam

Up to 49%+ social insurance

Public-private hybrid

High

High housing costs

International talent and innovation

Tax notes

Box 1 progressive tax up to 49.5%. The 30% Ruling allows qualifying recruited expats to receive 30% of gross salary completely tax-free.

Healthcare reality

Mandatory statutory basic health insurance (basisverzekering) costing approximately €130–€160/month per adult with private insurers.

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World-class cycling infrastructure and high English proficiency. Amsterdam housing has a severe supply bottleneck—secure housing early.

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DenmarkDKK

Supported cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus

Up to 52%state & municipal

Public (universal)

Very High

High everyday costs

Strong benefits and predictable public services

Tax notes

State, municipal, and 8% AM-bidrag labor market taxes reaching ~52% top marginal rate. Favorable 32.84% expat tax scheme for qualifying specialists.

Healthcare reality

Universal tax-funded public healthcare with the Danish yellow health card (Sundhedskort) covering GP visits and hospital treatments.

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Exceptional work-life balance and high public trust. Living costs and rent deposits (up to 3 months deposit + 3 months prepaid) require high liquidity.

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United KingdomGBP

Supported cities: London, Manchester

Up to 45%+ National Insurance

National Health Service

High

London-heavy costs

Career upside with strong offer growth

Tax notes

Progressive UK income tax bands up to 45% (above £125,140) plus Class 1 National Insurance contributions (currently 8% basic rate).

Healthcare reality

National Health Service (NHS) provides free point-of-delivery medical care, funded via taxation and the mandatory Immigration Health Surcharge.

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High global mobility and tech ecosystem. London housing and transit represent substantial portions of take-home pay.

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FranceEUR

Supported cities: Paris, Lyon

Up to 45%+ employee charges

Social insurance

High

Paris rent pressure

Lifestyle-led moves and family services

Tax notes

Progressive tax up to 45% with family quotient deductions (parts fiscales) that significantly reduce taxes for families with children.

Healthcare reality

Protection Universelle Maladie (PUMA) provides comprehensive state healthcare via Carte Vitale with ~70% reimbursement plus top-up mutuelle.

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Rich lifestyle and family subsidies. Paris rental market demands extensive application dossiers with French guarantors or guarantees.

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SingaporeSGD

Supported cities: Singapore

Up to 24%+ CPF contribution

Mandatory savings hybrid

High

Extreme housing pressure

High compensation and low income-tax drag

Tax notes

Low progressive personal income tax rates maxing out at 24%. No capital gains tax. CPF contributions apply to citizens and permanent residents.

Healthcare reality

Medisave/MediShield hybrid framework for residents; employment pass holders rely on employer-provided private international medical insurance.

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High-income hub with world-leading public transit and safety. Apartment rent and international school fees are the dominant expense items.

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United StatesUSD

Supported cities: San Francisco, New York City, Austin

Up to 50%federal + state tax

Employer private plans

High

Very city-dependent

Large salary jumps and equity-heavy roles

Tax notes

Progressive federal tax brackets up to 37% plus state income tax (0% in TX/FL/WA up to 13.3% in CA), 6.2% Social Security, and 1.45% Medicare.

Healthcare reality

Primarily employer-sponsored private health plans with monthly premiums, deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximum limits.

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High salary packages and equity compensation. Healthcare out-of-pocket costs and metro area rents require thorough scenario modeling.

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JapanJPY

Supported cities: Tokyo, Osaka

Up to 45%+ resident tax

Social insurance

High

Tokyo premium

Reliable urban living and stable employment

Tax notes

National progressive income tax up to 45% plus 10% local inhabitant tax (Juminzei, billed in year 2) and statutory social insurance deductions.

Healthcare reality

National Health Insurance (NHI) or employee health insurance (Shakai Hoken) covering 70% of medical and dental expenses universally.

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Exceptionally safe, clean, and efficient infrastructure. Watch out for first-year vs second-year take-home due to inhabitant tax timing.

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MalaysiaMYR

Supported cities: Kuala Lumpur, Penang

Up to 30%+ EPF / SOCSO

Public-private hybrid

Very High

Rent-light versus global hubs

Savings capacity and lower daily costs

Tax notes

Tax residents enjoy progressive rates up to 30% with generous tax reliefs; non-residents pay a flat 30% withholding rate for the first 182 days.

Healthcare reality

Affordable public healthcare alongside world-class private hospitals with widespread international health insurance coverage.

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Very strong local purchasing power and low housing costs. A great hub for regional Southeast Asia roles and family relocation.

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ThailandTHB

Supported cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai

Up to 35%+ social security

Public-private hybrid

High

Bangkok premium, light outside

Lifestyle-led moves and moderate-cost living

Tax notes

Progressive personal income tax rates from 5% to 35%, plus small statutory social security contributions (capped at THB 750/month).

Healthcare reality

Universal coverage for nationals; expats use premier private hospital networks (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital) via private medical insurance.

Before you move

Affordable tropical living and rich cultural amenities. Bangkok central condominiums require 2 months security deposit + 1 month advance.

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IndiaINR

Supported cities: Bangalore, Mumbai

Up to 30%+ cess & EPF

Mixed private/public

High

Low-to-moderate essentials

Savings-led moves and tech roles

Tax notes

New concessional tax regime offers lower progressive slab rates up to 30% without deductions, plus 4% health and education cess.

Healthcare reality

Mixed healthcare system with a dominant high-standard private hospital network. Employer-sponsored group health insurance is standard.

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High purchasing power and rapidly growing tech hubs. Tech corridors like Bangalore have specific commute and housing rent patterns.

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IndonesiaIDR

Supported cities: Jakarta, Bali

Up to 35%+ BPJS items

Public-private hybrid

High

Lower baseline costs

Remote-friendly or regional packages

Tax notes

Progressive personal income tax (PPh 21) from 5% up to 35% above IDR 5 billion. Social security contributions under BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and Kesehatan.

Healthcare reality

BPJS Kesehatan provides public coverage; expat employers universally provide private international hospital insurance policies.

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Low day-to-day cost of living and vibrant expatriate hubs. Private international schooling and imported goods can elevate monthly budgets.

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PhilippinesPHP

Supported cities: Manila

Up to 35%+ SSS / PhilHealth

Public-private hybrid

High

Low essentials baseline

Regional offers and family support networks

Tax notes

TRAIN Law progressive income tax brackets up to 35% for compensation income, plus statutory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.

Healthcare reality

PhilHealth provides basic public coverage; private HMO health cards provided by employers cover major private hospital networks.

Before you move

Low cost of living and warm, English-speaking culture. Condominium rentals in BGC and Makati vary in advance deposit requirements.

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VietnamVND

Supported cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi

Up to 35%+ employee insurance

Social insurance

High

Low baseline costs

Local-cost advantage and regional roles

Tax notes

Progressive PIT on worldwide income for tax residents up to 35%, plus statutory social, health, and unemployment insurance contributions.

Healthcare reality

Social health insurance for contracted employees; expatriates primarily use private international clinics (FV Hospital, Vinmec).

Before you move

Very affordable everyday lifestyle and dynamic economy. Expatriate housing leases in D1/D2 Ho Chi Minh City or Tay Ho Hanoi are accessible.

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