Bulgaria vs Czechia: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about CZK 2,135,971) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and CZK 1,568,790 in the Czech Republic (about €64,633) — Bulgaria leaves you 17% more.
You keep more in the Czech Republic up to about €22,000, and more in Bulgaria above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Bulgaria | Czechia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000CZK 533,993 | $19,408€17,071 | $19,803CZK 422,790 | Czechia +2% |
| $39,791€35,000CZK 849,534 | $32,106€28,240 | $30,651CZK 654,398 | Bulgaria +5% |
| $60,255€53,000CZK 1,286,437 | $50,523€44,440 | $45,671CZK 975,084 | Bulgaria +11% |
| $79,582€70,000CZK 1,699,068 | $67,917€59,740 | $59,857CZK 1,277,957 | Bulgaria +13% |
| $100,045€88,000CZK 2,135,971 | $86,335€75,940 | $73,480CZK 1,568,790 | Bulgaria +17% |
| $147,794€130,000CZK 3,155,412 | $129,309€113,740 | $107,384CZK 2,292,659 | Bulgaria +20% |
| $204,638€180,000CZK 4,369,031 | $180,468€158,740 | $148,596CZK 3,172,534 | Bulgaria +21% |
| $295,589€260,000CZK 6,310,823 | $262,324€230,740 | $214,536CZK 4,580,333 | Bulgaria +22% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Bulgaria or the Czech Republic?
At €88,000, Bulgaria takes less of your pay: you keep 86% there, against 73% in the Czech Republic.
What is the top tax rate in Bulgaria and Czechia?
The top income tax rate is 10% in Bulgaria and 23% in the Czech Republic.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about CZK 2,135,971) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and CZK 1,568,790 in the Czech Republic (about €64,633).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details