Luxembourg vs Singapore: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SGD 127,783) you take home €58,222 in Luxembourg and SGD 102,061 in Singapore (about €70,286) — Singapore leaves you 21% more.
You keep more in Luxembourg up to about €35,000, 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) | Luxembourg | Singapore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | €19,266 | SGD 25,466 | Luxembourg +10% |
| $40K | €29,344 | SGD 40,120 | Luxembourg +6% |
| $60K | €40,651 | SGD 59,578 | Singapore +1% |
| $80K | €49,296 | SGD 78,929 | Singapore +10% |
| $100K | €58,222 | SGD 102,061 | Singapore +21% |
| $150K | €79,526 | SGD 154,077 | Singapore +33% |
| $200K | €105,435 | SGD 213,195 | Singapore +39% |
| $300K | €149,249 | SGD 305,575 | Singapore +41% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Luxembourg or Singapore?
At €88,000, Singapore takes less of your pay: you keep 80% there, against 66% in Luxembourg.
What is the top tax rate in Luxembourg and Singapore?
The top income tax rate is 45.8% in Luxembourg 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 €58,222 in Luxembourg and SGD 102,061 in Singapore (about €70,286).
2026 rules checked against impotsdirects.public.lu. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details