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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Amsterdam and Lisbon: Average gross pay is 111% higher in Amsterdam. Cost of living is 49% cheaper in Lisbon. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Lisbon is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.8/10 compared to 6.8/10.

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Amsterdam
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Lisbon

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€78,000/yr
HIGHER
€37,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€43,000
€19,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€67,000
€32,000
Senior Developer Pay
€97,000
€50,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€121,000
€65,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,800
€900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€1,200
€600
Groceries (Monthly)
€400
€200
Public Transport Pass
€100
€40
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€200
€120
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,568/mo
€1,300/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
37%
23%
Social Security Deduction
28%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,008/mo
€1,760/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.8
7.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€-560/mo
€460/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~999 months
~22 months
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