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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 Malaga and Lisbon: Average gross pay is 55% higher in Lisbon. Cost of living is 40% cheaper in Malaga. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Malaga 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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Malaga
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Lisbon

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€20,000/yr
€31,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€11,000
€16,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€19,000
€27,000
Senior Developer Pay
€30,000
€43,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€40,000
€56,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€500
€900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€330
€600
Groceries (Monthly)
€145
€200
Public Transport Pass
€17
€40
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€82
€120
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€779/mo
CHEAPER
€1,300/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
15%
23%
Social Security Deduction
6%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,187/mo
€1,485/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€408/mo
€185/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~25 months
~54 months
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