Freedom Score
South Africa to XS: tax & freedom compared
How does XS score against South Africa? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€1,410
Per year vs. South Africa+€1,813
Tax
89/100
Residency
80/100
Cost of living
50/100
Living environment
48/100
Mobility
54/100
Ownership
45/100
Compared by dimension
On an average South Africa income of €18,000 gross per year, you keep €16,920 net in XS: a difference of €1,813 per year compared with South Africa.
- Tax: on this income XS lands at an effective rate of about 6%, against 16% in South Africa.
- Passport and mobility: from XS you travel visa-free to 34 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale XS scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give XS a living-environment score of 48 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the financial difference between South Africa and XS?
- On an average South Africa income it differs by roughly €1,813 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