Cyprus vs Romania: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about RON 462,940) you take home €63,442 in Cyprus and RON 270,820 in Romania (about €51,480) — Cyprus leaves you 23% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Cyprus.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Cyprus | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000RON 115,735 | $22,148€19,481 | $14,631RON 67,704 | Cyprus +51% |
| $39,791€35,000RON 184,124 | $33,190€29,194 | $23,278RON 107,713 | Cyprus +43% |
| $60,255€53,000RON 278,816 | $46,559€40,953 | $35,249RON 163,107 | Cyprus +32% |
| $79,582€70,000RON 368,248 | $58,614€51,557 | $46,555RON 215,425 | Cyprus +26% |
| $100,045€88,000RON 462,940 | $72,126€63,442 | $58,527RON 270,820 | Cyprus +23% |
| $147,794€130,000RON 683,889 | $102,341€90,019 | $86,460RON 400,075 | Cyprus +18% |
| $204,638€180,000RON 946,924 | $138,311€121,658 | $119,714RON 553,951 | Cyprus +16% |
| $295,589€260,000RON 1,367,779 | $197,428€173,658 | $172,919RON 800,150 | Cyprus +14% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Cyprus or Romania?
At €88,000, Cyprus takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 59% in Romania.
What is the top tax rate in Cyprus and Romania?
The top income tax rate is 35% in Cyprus and 10% in Romania.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about RON 462,940) you take home €63,442 in Cyprus and RON 270,820 in Romania (about €51,480).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details