It's the same everywhere. You get quoted what you get paid, and you pay tax on that. That's rational. It's just that they way 'employer taxes' are calculated

It's the same everywhere. You get quoted what you get paid, and you pay tax on that. That's rational. It's just that they way 'employer taxes' are calculated is a little different - and in Nordic countries they are massive (thereby making it feel 'hidden'). VAT when baked into prices is also kind of hidden as well.