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hippy
It is what it is. My choice to live here, and I believe in higher taxation generally, especially for someone as lucky as me who can afford it - the welfare system during COVID has been phenomenal compared to many other countries.
I pay local and national tax, IBA (VAT), social security. Works out about 30%, but salaries are about 60-75% of what they are in the UK, ignoring the conversion rate. Which is fine, as the cost of living is about 50%-66%...