Moving from the USA to Europe: what you take home

Take-home pay per month, in dollars

Single person without children, 2026 rules. In Europe, health insurance is paid through social contributions (in Switzerland you buy it yourself); in the USA, your share of an employer health plan, deductibles and 401(k) savings are not included. Most European countries also give at least 20 paid holiday days a year by law. US citizens stay liable for US tax when living abroad; see our guide for Americans moving to Europe.