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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 Ljubljana and Warsaw: Average gross pay is 7% higher in Warsaw. Cost of living is 7% cheaper in Warsaw. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Warsaw is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.5/10 compared to 8.4/10.

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Ljubljana
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Warsaw

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€28,000/yr
€30,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€16,000
€14,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€25,000
€27,000
Senior Developer Pay
€41,000
€43,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€52,000
€54,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€750
€650
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€480
€420
Groceries (Monthly)
€190
€180
Public Transport Pass
€25
€25
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€110
€110
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,062/mo
€991/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
19%
17%
Social Security Deduction
22%
13%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,279/mo
€1,575/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.4
8.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€217/mo
€584/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~46 months
~17 months
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