[netjiro]

> you also have to consider what services are included in the tax

Yes! And a lot more as well. Many are under the impression that income tax is the majority of their major tax burden.

Total taxation from billing to salary net + vat of normal spending. This must include all forms of employment, social fees, and other government imposed costs for the employer. This is higher than income tax for many regions and income brackets. On top of this should be added other taxes for a given lifestyle. E.g. fuel and vehicle taxes, property taxes, etc.

Then the services provided: health care, schooling, child care, child support, pensions, etc.

Things look a lot different when making a complete cost comparison between countries, and varies a lot depending on what is included as a "normal" lifestyle. E.g: couple with 2.2 children at median income looking at retirement at 70 vs a single high income earner looking to retire at 50... and ... so ... on ...

On top of that we can also include other living costs ... but we started somewhere at average house price vs annual family income?