Tech Salaries and Cost of Living in Europe

An analytical report comparing tech salaries and cost of living across European countries to assess real purchasing power and economic trade-offs.
Report
Quarto
R
Author

Aleksei Prishchepo

Published

September 27, 2024

Project Overview

This project is an analytical report examining the relationship between tech salaries and cost of living across Europe. The objective is to move beyond nominal salary comparisons and analyze what compensation actually means in terms of real living standards.

The report is designed as a data-driven narrative, using statistical analysis and visual evidence to support conclusions, rather than as an interactive dashboard.

NoteRole

Data / Business Analyst

NoteTools

R, Quarto

NoteDomain

Labor economics, compensation analysis, cost of living

Key Features & Components

Salary comparison across European countries

Analyzes differences in tech compensation levels to identify structural gaps and regional patterns.

Cost of living adjustment

Incorporates cost of living metrics to compare real purchasing power, not just nominal pay.

Relative affordability analysis

Highlights countries where tech salaries stretch further after accounting for local expenses.

Analytical storytelling

Uses visualizations and written interpretation to guide the reader through economic trade-offs rather than presenting raw rankings.

Reproducible research format

The entire analysis is implemented as a single reproducible document, combining code, visuals, and narrative.

NoteFull Report

See the full report here.

Implementation

  • Performed data cleaning, transformation, and analysis using R.

  • Built the report with Quarto, integrating code, visualizations, and commentary into a coherent analytical document.

  • Focused on clarity and argument structure rather than interactive features or tooling complexity.

Outcomes & Impact

TipInsights

Provides a more realistic view of tech compensation across Europe by accounting for living costs.

TipDecision Support

Helps readers reason about relocation, remote work, and salary expectations using data rather than anecdotes.

TipAnalytical Reporting

Demonstrates the ability to produce end-to-end analytical reports, not just dashboards.

Skills Demonstrated

Applied economic analysis • Salary and cost-of-living comparison • R data analysis • Quarto reporting • Analytical writing • Data visualization for explanation

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