Most of the gap is opened by Costa Rica's Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa regime, which displaces the standard schedule. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax dn_visa · 0% flat | — |
| Social security 10.7% employee · uncapped | $10,670 |
| Total deductions | $10,670 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $89,330 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 44% | $32,612 |
| Social security 13.9% employee · capped | $13,870 |
| Total deductions | $46,482 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $53,518 |
| Instrument | Costa Rica · USD | Greece · USD | Δ (GR − CR) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax CRdn_visa · 0% flatGRprogressive · top 44% | — | $32,612 | +$32,612 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $0 | $32,612 | +$32,612 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
CCSS ~10.67%. CR10.7% · uncappedGR— | $10,670 | — | −$10,670 |
13.87% of gross; monthly cap €7,761.94 (annualized). CR—GR13.9% · capped €93,143.28 | — | $13,870 | +$13,870 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $10,670 | $13,870 | +$3,200 |
| Total deductions | $10,670 | $46,482 | +$35,812 |
| Effective rate | 10.7% | 46.5% | 35.8 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $89,330 | $53,518 | −$35,812 |
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 | Costa Rica | Greece | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 55.0 | 55.0 | 0.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $89,330 | $53,518 | −$35,812 |
| Real net · Greece basket | $89,330 | $53,518 | −$35,812 |
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