Italy vs Singapore: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SGD 127,783) you take home €51,259 in Italy and SGD 102,061 in Singapore (about €70,286) — Singapore leaves you 37% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €22,000, and more in Singapore above that.
Figures are for citizens and permanent residents. Foreign nationals don't pay the citizens-only contributions, so they take home more.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary (USD) | Italy | Singapore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | €18,506 | SGD 25,466 | Italy +6% |
| $40K | €25,980 | SGD 40,120 | Singapore +6% |
| $60K | €34,054 | SGD 59,578 | Singapore +20% |
| $80K | €42,432 | SGD 78,929 | Singapore +28% |
| $100K | €51,259 | SGD 102,061 | Singapore +37% |
| $150K | €72,282 | SGD 154,077 | Singapore +47% |
| $200K | €99,582 | SGD 213,195 | Singapore +47% |
| $300K | €143,262 | SGD 305,575 | Singapore +47% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Italy or Singapore?
At €88,000, Singapore takes less of your pay: you keep 80% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Italy and Singapore?
The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 24% in Singapore.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about SGD 127,783) you take home €51,259 in Italy and SGD 102,061 in Singapore (about €70,286).
2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details