labus

Hi,

I would like a parallel between how much one can earn in Italy vs England for the same job.
Probably there are a few of you who could find the same job as you had in GB.
Is it much less in Italy?

Lorna at Vicenza

I would say that it is less about the salary and more about the taxes.
High taxes here.

labus

Or it might be both.
In the end, what's left in the pocket after each government official takes its share how does it compare to the GB income?

indiebird

for what my OH does (software engineer) the equivalent italian guys he works with get about half what he does after tax etc is taken out. Think both the salary is lower and the taxes are higher.... and we don't really see what you get for your taxes here.....

labus

I kind of sensed that but I was trying to check it out. Thanks.

TestaRossa

Indie - one of our Fb and Expat friends returned to the UK rather than convert to an Italian contract. They would've lost their house allowance on top of taking a cut in salary and holidays!! How is that an incentive?!

indiebird

They've tried it on my OH too.... it's called 'cost-cutting' I think Testa plus the IR are getting strict on secondments only lasting 5years. One of our friends here has got a serious decision to make... either 'defect' and take a huge pay and therefore lifestyle cut or try and convince his Italian wife she's like living in Hastings......

TestaRossa

I have to say, knowing how much stuff here costs I'd take the Hastings lifestyle! She can always visit!!

indiebird

me too tbh... but she is really not convinced one little bit....