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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Lyon and Berlin: Average gross pay is 25% higher in Berlin. Cost of living is 2% cheaper in Lyon. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Berlin is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 7/10.

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Lyon
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Berlin

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
โ‚ฌ55,000/yr
โ‚ฌ69,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ29,000
โ‚ฌ38,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ49,000
โ‚ฌ61,000
Senior Developer Pay
โ‚ฌ74,000
โ‚ฌ90,000
Lead / Architect Pay
โ‚ฌ93,000
โ‚ฌ111,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
โ‚ฌ1,100
โ‚ฌ1,400
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
โ‚ฌ720
โ‚ฌ900
Groceries (Monthly)
โ‚ฌ320
โ‚ฌ350
Public Transport Pass
โ‚ฌ65
โ‚ฌ90
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
โ‚ฌ165
โ‚ฌ180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
โ‚ฌ2,033/mo
CHEAPER
โ‚ฌ2,065/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
19%
Social Security Deduction
22%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
โ‚ฌ2,245/mo
โ‚ฌ3,100/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
โ‚ฌ212/mo
โ‚ฌ1,035/mo
Months to Save โ‚ฌ10,000
~47 months
~10 months
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