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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 Lisbon and Berlin: Average gross pay is 89% higher in Berlin. Cost of living is 37% 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 7.1/10.

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Lisbon
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Berlin

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€37,000/yr
€70,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€19,000
€39,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€32,000
€63,000
Senior Developer Pay
€50,000
€92,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€65,000
€113,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€900
€1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€600
€900
Groceries (Monthly)
€200
€350
Public Transport Pass
€40
€90
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€120
€180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,300/mo
CHEAPER
€2,065/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
19%
Social Security Deduction
11%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,760/mo
€3,203/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.1
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€460/mo
€1,138/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~22 months
~9 months
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