Cost of Living in Europe

A €90k offer in London and a €90k offer in Lisbon are not the same life. These articles compare rent, tax, and take-home pay across European tech hubs so you can judge an offer by purchasing power — not the headline number.

• How rent and tax change take-home pay across major hubs
• Which cities stretch a mid-level engineering salary furthest
• How to compare two offers in different countries fairly

• Cost of Living in Europe for Tech Workers (2026) — How far does a tech salary go in Berlin vs London vs Lisbon? We compare rent, taxes, and quality of life across Europe's top tech hubs for 2026.