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IT Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Valencia and Lisbon: Both cities offer matching average gross salaries. Cost of living is 8% cheaper in Valencia. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Valencia
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Lisbon

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€39,000/yr
€39,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€21,000
€20,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€35,000
€33,000
Senior Developer Pay
€55,000
€53,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€71,000
€68,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€900
€900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€580
€600
Groceries (Monthly)
€230
€200
Public Transport Pass
€48
€40
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€130
€120
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,201/mo
CHEAPER
€1,300/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
19%
23%
Social Security Deduction
6%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,188/mo
€1,815/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.8
7.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€987/mo
€515/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~13 months
~29 months
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