Netherlands vs Serbia: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about RSD 10,316,469) you take home €57,432 in the Netherlands and RSD 7,434,752 in Serbia (about €63,419) — Serbia leaves you 10% more.
You keep more in the Netherlands up to about €53,000, and more in Serbia above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Netherlands | Serbia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000RSD 2,579,117 | $24,281€21,358 | $17,931RSD 1,849,027 | Netherlands +35% |
| $39,791€35,000RSD 4,103,141 | $34,952€30,744 | $28,292RSD 2,917,366 | Netherlands +24% |
| $60,255€53,000RSD 6,213,328 | $46,187€40,626 | $42,637RSD 4,396,608 | Netherlands +8% |
| $79,582€70,000RSD 8,206,282 | $55,761€49,047 | $56,013RSD 5,775,940 | About the same |
| $100,045€88,000RSD 10,316,469 | $65,293€57,432 | $72,100RSD 7,434,752 | Serbia +10% |
| $147,794€130,000RSD 15,240,238 | $86,298€75,908 | $110,776RSD 11,423,004 | Serbia +28% |
| $204,638€180,000RSD 21,101,868 | $114,789€100,968 | $156,703RSD 16,158,911 | Serbia +37% |
| $295,589€260,000RSD 30,480,476 | $160,719€141,368 | $226,281RSD 23,333,547 | Serbia +41% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in the Netherlands or Serbia?
At €88,000, Serbia takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 65% in the Netherlands.
What is the top tax rate in Netherlands and Serbia?
The top income tax rate is 49.5% in the Netherlands and 23.5% in Serbia.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about RSD 10,316,469) you take home €57,432 in the Netherlands and RSD 7,434,752 in Serbia (about €63,419).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details