🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇩🇪 Germany: where do you take home more?
For a €60,000 gross salary, Netherlands leaves you about €289 more per month. Figures use standard 2026 rules for a single employee with no expat regime, converted at one exchange rate.
| Gross / year | Netherlands net / month | Germany net / month |
|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €2,643 | €2,244 |
| €60,000 | €3,424 | €3,135 |
| €80,000 | €4,159 | €4,011 |
| €120,000 | €5,459 | €5,778 |
Estimates, not tax advice. Expat regimes (e.g. 30% ruling, Beckham law, impatriate) and cost of living can change the picture a lot — run the full calculator for your case.