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Game Developer 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 Budapest: Average gross pay is 24% higher in Lisbon. Cost of living is 32% cheaper in Budapest. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Budapest is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.8/10 compared to 7.8/10.

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Lisbon
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Budapest

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€31,000/yr
HIGHER
€25,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€16,000
€12,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€27,000
€21,000
Senior Developer Pay
€43,000
€34,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€56,000
€45,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€900
€600
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€600
€380
Groceries (Monthly)
€200
€160
Public Transport Pass
€40
€22
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€120
€100
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,300/mo
€887/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
15%
Social Security Deduction
11%
18%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,485/mo
€1,172/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.8
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€185/mo
€285/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~54 months
~35 months
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