Hungary vs Malta: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On HUF 32,000,000 (about €87,867) you take home HUF 21,280,000 in Hungary and €63,606 in Malta (about HUF 23,164,559) — Malta leaves you 9% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Malta.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Hungary | Malta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $24,973HUF 8,000,000€21,967 | $16,607HUF 5,320,000 | $20,098€17,678 | Malta +21% |
| $40,582HUF 13,000,000€35,696 | $26,987HUF 8,645,000 | $30,996€27,264 | Malta +15% |
| $59,312HUF 19,000,000€52,171 | $39,442HUF 12,635,000 | $45,043€39,620 | Malta +14% |
| $81,164HUF 26,000,000€71,392 | $53,974HUF 17,290,000 | $60,138€52,897 | Malta +11% |
| $99,894HUF 32,000,000€87,867 | $66,429HUF 21,280,000 | $72,312€63,606 | Malta +9% |
| $149,841HUF 48,000,000€131,800 | $99,644HUF 31,920,000 | $104,777€92,162 | Malta +5% |
| $199,788HUF 64,000,000€175,733 | $132,859HUF 42,560,000 | $137,242€120,718 | Malta +3% |
| $299,682HUF 96,000,000€263,600 | $199,288HUF 63,840,000 | $202,174€177,832 | Malta +1% |
Cost of living
Compare the cost of living in Budapest and St. Julians (San Ġiljan)More comparisons
More for Hungary
More for Malta
Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Hungary or Malta?
At HUF 32,000,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 67% in Hungary.
What is the top tax rate in Hungary and Malta?
The top income tax rate is 15% in Hungary and 35% in Malta.
How much do I take home on HUF 32,000,000 in each?
On HUF 32,000,000 (about €87,867) you take home HUF 21,280,000 in Hungary and €63,606 in Malta (about HUF 23,164,559).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details