Freedom Score
Germany to Switzerland: tax & freedom compared
How does Switzerland score against Germany? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€3,483
Per year vs. Germany+€9,546
Lump-sum taxation · Pauschalbesteuerung
Tax
83/100
Residency
90/100
Cost of living
0/100
Living environment
70/100
Mobility
98/100
Ownership
85/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Germany income of €50,400 gross per year, you keep €41,791 net in Switzerland: a difference of €9,546 per year compared with Germany.
- Tax: on this income Switzerland lands at an effective rate of about 17%, against 36% in Germany.
- Passport and mobility: from Switzerland you travel visa-free to 187 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Switzerland scores 90 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Switzerland a living-environment score of 70 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do I save by moving from Germany to Switzerland?
- On an average Germany income it differs by roughly €9,546 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.
Sources
OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat