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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 Reykjavik and Copenhagen: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Reykjavik. Cost of living is 1% cheaper in Reykjavik. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Copenhagen is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 6.8/10.

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Reykjavik
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Copenhagen

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€69,000/yr
HIGHER
€64,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€40,000
€37,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€61,000
€58,000
Senior Developer Pay
€90,000
€86,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€113,000
€106,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,500
€1,600
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€1,000
€1,050
Groceries (Monthly)
€420
€380
Public Transport Pass
€110
€100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€210
€190
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,313/mo
CHEAPER
€2,337/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
37%
38%
Social Security Deduction
0%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€3,202/mo
€2,610/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.8
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€889/mo
€273/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~11 months
~37 months
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