Italy vs Ukraine: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about UAH 4,486,579) you take home €51,259 in Italy and UAH 3,454,666 in Ukraine (about €67,760) — Ukraine leaves you 32% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €22,000, and more in Ukraine above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Italy | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000UAH 1,121,645 | $21,039€18,506 | $19,259UAH 863,667 | Italy +9% |
| $39,791€35,000UAH 1,784,435 | $29,536€25,980 | $30,639UAH 1,374,015 | Ukraine +4% |
| $60,255€53,000UAH 2,702,144 | $38,715€34,054 | $46,396UAH 2,080,651 | Ukraine +20% |
| $79,582€70,000UAH 3,568,869 | $48,240€42,432 | $61,278UAH 2,748,030 | Ukraine +27% |
| $100,045€88,000UAH 4,486,579 | $58,275€51,259 | $77,035UAH 3,454,666 | Ukraine +32% |
| $147,794€130,000UAH 6,627,900 | $82,176€72,282 | $113,802UAH 5,103,483 | Ukraine +38% |
| $204,638€180,000UAH 9,177,093 | $113,213€99,582 | $157,572UAH 7,066,361 | Ukraine +39% |
| $295,589€260,000UAH 13,255,801 | $162,872€143,262 | $227,603UAH 10,206,967 | Ukraine +40% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Italy or Ukraine?
At €88,000, Ukraine takes less of your pay: you keep 77% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Italy and Ukraine?
The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 23% in Ukraine.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about UAH 4,486,579) you take home €51,259 in Italy and UAH 3,454,666 in Ukraine (about €67,760).
2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details