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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 Thessaloniki and Belgrade: Average gross pay is 50% higher in Thessaloniki. Cost of living is 34% cheaper in Belgrade. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Belgrade is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.2/10 compared to 8.4/10.

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Thessaloniki
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Belgrade

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€27,000/yr
HIGHER
€18,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€14,500
€9,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€23,000
€16,000
Senior Developer Pay
€38,000
€27,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€50,000
€37,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€600
€350
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€380
€220
Groceries (Monthly)
€165
€120
Public Transport Pass
€24
€12
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€100
€80
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€920/mo
€605/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
22%
15%
Social Security Deduction
16%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,173/mo
€867/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.4
9.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€253/mo
€262/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~40 months
~38 months
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