Hong Kong vs Malta: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On HK$780,000 (about €87,467) you take home HK$675,110 in Hong Kong and €63,346 in Malta (about HK$564,900) — Hong Kong leaves you 20% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Hong Kong.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Hong Kong | Malta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,497HK$200,000€22,427 | $24,108HK$189,100 | $20,438€17,977 | Hong Kong +18% |
| $39,521HK$310,000€34,762 | $36,404HK$285,550 | $30,200€26,564 | Hong Kong +21% |
| $59,918HK$470,000€52,704 | $53,265HK$417,810 | $45,498€40,020 | Hong Kong +17% |
| $80,316HK$630,000€70,646 | $70,195HK$550,610 | $59,586€52,412 | Hong Kong +18% |
| $99,439HK$780,000€87,467 | $86,067HK$675,110 | $72,017€63,346 | Hong Kong +20% |
| $152,983HK$1,200,000€134,564 | $130,509HK$1,023,710 | $106,820€93,959 | Hong Kong +22% |
| $203,978HK$1,600,000€179,419 | $172,834HK$1,355,710 | $139,966€123,114 | Hong Kong +23% |
| $305,966HK$2,400,000€269,128 | $258,121HK$2,024,700 | $206,259€181,425 | Hong Kong +25% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Hong Kong or Malta?
At HK$780,000, Hong Kong takes less of your pay: you keep 87% there, against 72% in Malta.
What is the top tax rate in Hong Kong and Malta?
The top income tax rate is 16% in Hong Kong and 35% in Malta.
How much do I take home on HK$780,000 in each?
On HK$780,000 (about €87,467) you take home HK$675,110 in Hong Kong and €63,346 in Malta (about HK$564,900).
2026 rules checked against ird.gov.hk. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details