Bulgaria vs Malta: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692) — Bulgaria leaves you 19% more.
You keep more in Malta up to about €22,000, and more in Bulgaria above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Bulgaria | Malta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $19,408€17,071 | $20,123€17,700 | Malta +4% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $32,106€28,240 | $30,402€26,742 | Bulgaria +6% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $50,523€44,440 | $45,750€40,242 | Bulgaria +10% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $67,917€59,740 | $59,109€51,992 | Bulgaria +15% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $86,335€75,940 | $72,410€63,692 | Bulgaria +19% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $129,309€113,740 | $103,447€90,992 | Bulgaria +25% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $180,468€158,740 | $140,396€123,492 | Bulgaria +29% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $262,324€230,740 | $199,513€175,492 | Bulgaria +31% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Bulgaria or Malta?
At €88,000, Bulgaria takes less of your pay: you keep 86% there, against 72% in Malta.
What is the top tax rate in Bulgaria and Malta?
The top income tax rate is 10% in Bulgaria and 35% in Malta.
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 €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details