✦ Cost of living
Germany
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Germany.
▤ Taxes
45%
Income tax
progressive
19%
VAT / sales
30%
Corporate
26.375%
Capital gains
$2,900
Avg net salary
per month
81 yr
Life expectancy
✈ Visas & residency
EU Blue Card and the new Opportunity Card (points-based job search).
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many; work needs a permit.
EU Blue Cardwork
Degree + salary threshold.
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)work
Points-based, job-seeking.
Settlement permitresidence