Malta vs New Zealand: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)

On €88,000 (about NZ$176,580) you take home €63,692 in Malta and NZ$125,690 in New Zealand (about €62,638) — Malta leaves you 2% more.

You keep more in New Zealand up to about €35,000, and more in Malta above that.

Take-home pay at eight salary levels

Take-home pay in Malta and New Zealand at eight salary levels
SalaryMaltaNew ZealandDifference
$25,011€22,000NZ$44,145$20,123€17,700$21,110NZ$37,259New Zealand +5%
$39,791€35,000NZ$70,231$30,402€26,742$31,565NZ$55,712New Zealand +4%
$60,255€53,000NZ$106,349$45,750€40,242$45,051NZ$79,515Malta +2%
$79,582€70,000NZ$140,462$59,109€51,992$57,662NZ$101,774Malta +3%
$100,045€88,000NZ$176,580$72,410€63,692$71,212NZ$125,690Malta +2%
$147,794€130,000NZ$260,857$103,447€90,992$100,456NZ$177,304Malta +3%
$204,638€180,000NZ$361,187$140,396€123,492$135,131NZ$238,506Malta +4%
$295,589€260,000NZ$521,714$199,513€175,492$190,610NZ$336,427Malta +5%

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Frequently asked questions

Is tax higher in Malta or New Zealand?

At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 71% in New Zealand.

What is the top tax rate in Malta and New Zealand?

The top income tax rate is 35% in Malta and 39% in New Zealand.

How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?

On €88,000 (about NZ$176,580) you take home €63,692 in Malta and NZ$125,690 in New Zealand (about €62,638).

2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details

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