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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 Dublin and Amsterdam: Average gross pay is 10% higher in Amsterdam. Cost of living is 13% cheaper in Amsterdam. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Amsterdam is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.8/10 compared to 6.5/10.

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Dublin
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Amsterdam

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€71,000/yr
€78,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€40,000
€43,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€65,000
€67,000
Senior Developer Pay
€97,000
€97,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€121,000
€121,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€2,000
€1,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€1,300
€1,200
Groceries (Monthly)
€420
€400
Public Transport Pass
€140
€100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€210
€200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,943/mo
€2,568/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
37%
Social Security Deduction
4%
28%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€4,090/mo
€2,008/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.5
6.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€1,147/mo
€-560/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~9 months
~999 months
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