Well, US$ 4000 is 2950€. 2950€ net equals about 5100€/monthly before taxes, social security and health insurance. 61.2k€ per year does not sound totally unreaso

Well, US$ 4000 is 2950€. 2950€ net equals about 5100€/monthly before taxes, social security and health insurance. 61.2k€ per year does not sound totally unreasonable. Edit: this is more or less worst case, i.e. highest tax class and public health insurance.