Tax year 2026
Cyprus vs Bulgaria: Net Salary Comparison 2026
Same gross, different net: Cyprus and Bulgaria compared at three reference salaries, 2026 rules.
Your detailsCyprusvsBulgaria· 2026€23,616 a year
Cyprus+€2,586 net a year+12.37%
- Cyprus
- €20,912net a year53.30%
- Bulgaria
- €18,326net a year46.70%
Cyprus+€2,586 more net a year
€20,912Net salary · 88.6% of grossNet 88.6%Taxes 0.0%Social security 11.4%
Bulgaria
€18,326Net salary · 77.6% of grossNet 77.6%Taxes 8.6%Social security 13.8%
Cyprus vs BulgariaEmployer Contributions Cyprus €3,637 · Bulgaria €4,468
Country Comparison
Taxes
+€2,036CyprusBulgaria vs CyprusBulgaria
€00.0% of gross
Other
€2,0368.6% of gross
Other: Cyprus €0 (0.0%), Bulgaria €2,036 (8.6%). Bulgaria higher.Income Tax (€2,036)
Social Security (Employee)
+€550 (+20.3%)CyprusBulgaria vs CyprusBulgaria
€2,0788.8% of gross
Pension
€2,40410.2% of gross
Pension: Cyprus €2,078 (8.8%), Bulgaria €2,404 (10.2%). Bulgaria 16% higher.€6262.6% of gross
Health
€7563.2% of gross
Health: Cyprus €626 (2.6%), Bulgaria €756 (3.2%). Bulgaria 21% higher.€00.0% of gross
Other
€940.4% of gross
Other: Cyprus €0 (0.0%), Bulgaria €94 (0.4%). Bulgaria higher.Unemployment (€94)
Summary
CyprusBulgaria vs CyprusBulgaria
€2,70411.4% of gross
Total Deductions
€5,29022.4% of gross
Total Deductions: Cyprus €2,704 (11.4%), Bulgaria €5,290 (22.4%). Bulgaria 96% higher.€20,91288.6% of gross
Net Salary
€18,32677.6% of gross
Net Salary: Cyprus €20,912 (88.6%), Bulgaria €18,326 (77.6%). Bulgaria 12% lower.Cyprus vs Bulgaria
Cyprus: more take-home pay, 88.6% instead of 77.6% of gross.
| Median gross salary | Gross Salary | Cyprus EUR | Bulgaria EUR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Salary | Tax Burden | Net Salary | Tax Burden | ||
| 50% median | €11,808 | €10,45688.6% | 11.4% | €9,16377.6% | 22.4% |
| 100% median | €23,616 | €20,91288.6% | 11.4% | €18,32677.6% | 22.4% |
| 200% median | €47,232 | €37,36879.1% | 20.9% | €39,24983.1% | 16.9% |
50% median
€11,808 Gross SalaryCyprus- Net Salary
- €10,45688.6%
- Tax Burden
- 11.4%
Bulgaria- Net Salary
- €9,16377.6%
- Tax Burden
- 22.4%
100% median
€23,616 Gross SalaryCyprus- Net Salary
- €20,91288.6%
- Tax Burden
- 11.4%
Bulgaria- Net Salary
- €18,32677.6%
- Tax Burden
- 22.4%
200% median
€47,232 Gross SalaryCyprus- Net Salary
- €37,36879.1%
- Tax Burden
- 20.9%
Bulgaria- Net Salary
- €39,24983.1%
- Tax Burden
- 16.9%
Cyprus: reference salaries equal 50%, 100% and 200% of the local median gross salary, converted at current exchange rates. Assumes a single employee without children under standard rules.