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How far your salary can go after paying the rent
Sweden has a 57% income tax rate, but the average salary in Stockholm goes a long way, even after paying the rent. But try paying the average rent in Hong Kong, on an average salary, and you’ll find yourself very quickly in huge debt.
PUBLISHED : Saturday, 11 February, 2017, 10:40am
UPDATED : Friday, 17 March, 2017, 5:53pm
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