Bulgaria vs Cyprus: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and €63,442 in Cyprus (about €63,442) — Bulgaria leaves you 20% more.
You keep more in Cyprus up to about €35,000, and more in Bulgaria above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Bulgaria | Cyprus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $19,408€17,071 | $22,148€19,481 | Cyprus +14% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $32,106€28,240 | $33,190€29,194 | Cyprus +3% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $50,523€44,440 | $46,559€40,953 | Bulgaria +9% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $67,917€59,740 | $58,614€51,557 | Bulgaria +16% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $86,335€75,940 | $72,126€63,442 | Bulgaria +20% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $129,309€113,740 | $102,341€90,019 | Bulgaria +26% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $180,468€158,740 | $138,311€121,658 | Bulgaria +30% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $262,324€230,740 | $197,428€173,658 | Bulgaria +33% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Bulgaria or Cyprus?
At €88,000, Bulgaria takes less of your pay: you keep 86% there, against 72% in Cyprus.
What is the top tax rate in Bulgaria and Cyprus?
The top income tax rate is 10% in Bulgaria and 35% in Cyprus.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and €63,442 in Cyprus (about €63,442).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details