The gap is driven by the headline tax structure — no special regime applied. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax progressive · top 20% | $20,000 |
| Social security 2.0% employee · uncapped | $2,000 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $78,000 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 50% | $34,123 |
| Social security no statutory contribution | — |
| Total deductions | $34,123 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $65,877 |
| Instrument | Georgia · USD | Netherlands · USD | Δ (NL − GE) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax GEprogressive · top 20%NLprogressive · top 50% | $20,000 | $34,123 | +$14,123 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $20,000 | $34,123 | +$14,123 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
2% mandatory pension (employee) + 2% employer matching. GE2.0% · uncappedNL— | $2,000 | — | −$2,000 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $0 | −$2,000 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 | $34,123 | +$12,123 |
| Effective rate | 22.0% | 34.1% | 12.1 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $78,000 | $65,877 | −$12,123 |
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 | Georgia | Netherlands | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 35.0 | 75.0 | +40.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $78,000 | $65,877 | −$12,123 |
| Real net · Netherlands basket | $167,143 | $65,877 | −$101,266 |
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