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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 Athens and Lisbon: Average gross pay is 16% higher in Lisbon. Cost of living is 18% cheaper in Athens. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Athens is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.2/10 compared to 7.8/10.

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Athens
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Lisbon

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€32,000/yr
€37,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€17,000
€19,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€27,000
€32,000
Senior Developer Pay
€44,000
€50,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€58,000
€65,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€700
€900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€450
€600
Groceries (Monthly)
€190
€200
Public Transport Pass
€28
€40
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€110
€120
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,064/mo
CHEAPER
€1,300/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
22%
23%
Social Security Deduction
16%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,377/mo
€1,760/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€313/mo
€460/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~32 months
~22 months
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