Most of the gap is opened by Japan's Non-Permanent Resident regime, which displaces the standard schedule. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax progressive · top 35% | $35,000 |
| Social security no statutory contribution | — |
| Total deductions | $35,000 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $65,000 |
| Personal income tax npr · 0% flat | — |
| Social security 15.0% employee · uncapped | $15,000 |
| Total deductions | $15,000 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $85,000 |
| Instrument | Argentina · USD | Japan · USD | Δ (JP − AR) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax ARprogressive · top 35%JPnpr · 0% flat | $35,000 | — | −$35,000 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $35,000 | $0 | −$35,000 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
~15% total (health + pension + employment). AR—JP15.0% · uncapped | — | $15,000 | +$15,000 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $0 | $15,000 | +$15,000 |
| Total deductions | $35,000 | $15,000 | −$20,000 |
| Effective rate | 35.0% | 15.0% | -20.0 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $65,000 | $85,000 | +$20,000 |
Table 1 · Statutory deductions, single-filer remote worker, FY2026 indicative. All amounts in USD. n/a where instrument does not apply. | |||
| PPP basis · NYC = 100 | Argentina | Japan | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 38.0 | 70.0 | +32.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $65,000 | $85,000 | +$20,000 |
| Real net · Argentina basket | $65,000 | $46,143 | −$18,857 |
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