An interactive calculator by Remitly indicates that residents in thirteen countries could earn the average UK salary in significantly fewer hours. For example, Luxembourgers need 480 fewer hours, and Icelanders only require 125 working days. Countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden also show shorter work durations to earn the UK wage. However, higher living costs in these nations can offset benefits. In contrast, Germans and Australians need to work fewer days with lower living costs in comparison to the UK, presenting a better balance between income and expenses.
The average Luxembourger could work 480 fewer hours in a year to earn the average UK salary, equivalent to 64 working days of 7.5 hours.
In Iceland, the average worker only needs to work 125 days to earn a UK resident's annual salary, with a cost of living that is 41.5% higher than in Britain.
The average German could work 46 fewer days a year to match the average pay for a Brit, with a 1% lower cost of living.
Australians could work just under three weeks less than Brits to earn their average salary while their living costs are around 0.4% lower.
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