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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Izmir and Dubai: Average gross pay is 464% higher in Dubai. Cost of living is 80% cheaper in Izmir. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Izmir is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.8/10 compared to 8.5/10.

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Izmir
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Dubai

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$14,000/yr
$79,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$7,000
$38,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$12,000
$69,000
Senior Developer Pay
$20,000
$106,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$28,000
$138,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$280
$1,800
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$175
$1,100
Groceries (Monthly)
$105
$350
Public Transport Pass
$10
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$70
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$528/mo
CHEAPER
$2,620/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
0%
Social Security Deduction
14%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$615/mo
$5,750/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
8.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$87/mo
$3,130/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~115 months
~3 months
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