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Side-by-side comparison of taxes, real prices, and quality of life. Price Index: Australia = 102, Italy = 89 (US = 100).
Australia holds a Quality of Life advantage over Italy, 67 to 63, primarily driven by differences in financial and safety aspects. Taxation is a key distinction, with Australia's score of 44 significantly better than Italy's 26, an 18-point gap reflecting Italy's higher tax burden. The cost of living also swings in Italy's favor, scoring 66 compared to Australia's 56, a 10-point difference, underpinned by Italy's lower price level of 85 against Australia's 110. Australia maintains a noticeable lead in safety, scoring 93 against Italy's 85, an 8-point gap. Healthcare quality is remarkably similar, with Australia at 64 and Italy at 62, indicating comparable service levels. Climate scores are also quite close, 68 for Australia (14.5°C) and 63 for Italy (14°C).
Australia slightly outperforms Italy, largely due to a more favorable taxation environment and higher safety ratings, despite Italy's lower cost of living.
With $75,000 USD gross salary:
🇦🇺 Australia gives you $11,727 more in net income (USD)
Australia
2025/26
Italy
2025
Tax Profile Comparison
Amount Comparison (USD)
Detailed Comparison
| Item | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇮🇹 Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | A$115,385 | €68,807 |
| Gross Income (USD) | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Income Tax | A$25,403.5 | €20,272.01 |
| Social Contributions | A$2,307.7 | €7,011.43 |
| Total Deductions | A$27,711.2 | €27,283.44 |
| Net Income | A$87,673.8 | €41,523.56 |
| Net Income (USD) | $56,988 | $45,261 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 24.0% | 39.6% |
| Marginal Rate | 30.0% | 43.0% |
| Employer Total Cost | A$129,231.2 | €85,878.02 |
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Data last updated: · Sources: World Bank, WHO, OECD, national tax authorities. See methodology.