By Saurav Pandey | July 1, 2025
Danish doctors make Rs. 90 lakh to Rs. 1.7 crore per year. Emphasis on work-life balance (37-hour weeks) and almost no malpractice lawsuits make it appealing despite high taxes.
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Salaries range from Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 1.8 crore annually. High taxes offset by free education, childcare, and shorter work hours. Rural areas offer signing bonuses.
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Doctors in Ireland earn Rs. 1.1 crore to Rs. 1.9 crore yearly. High demand due to doctor emigration (to Australia/Canada) creates opportunities. Tax rates are lower than in most EU nations.
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NHS doctors make Rs. 1.2 crore to Rs. 2.1 crore, but private practice can push earnings to Rs. 2.5 crore+. Long NHS waitlists and bureaucracy are drawbacks, but training pathways are well-structured.
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Dutch doctors earn Rs. 1.2 crore to Rs. 2.3 crore per year. The regulated healthcare system reduces litigation risks, and 4-day workweeks are common. Specialists in urban hospitals earn the highest salaries.
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Salaries range from Rs. 1.4 crore to Rs. 2.5 crore annually, with extra incentives for rural postings. The work-life balance is better than the U.S., and private practice options boost earnings for specialists.
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Canadian doctors take home Rs. 1.5 crore to Rs. 2.5 crore yearly. Provinces like Alberta pay more (up to Rs. 3 crore for specialists) to address rural shortages. The single-payer system ensures stable demand but can limit private practice income.
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Doctors in Germany earn Rs. 1.7 crore to Rs. 2.9 crore per year. Strong public/private healthcare systems and structured working hours (unlike the U.S.) attract foreign doctors. Surgeons and radiologists earn the most, with rural areas offering bonuses.
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Swiss doctors make Rs. 2.1 crore to Rs. 3.3 crore annually. The country’s high living standards, efficient healthcare funding, and shortage of specialists justify the pay. Taxes are high, but take-home pay remains substantial due to lower malpractice risks and better work-life balance than the U.S.
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Doctors in the U.S. earn between Rs. 2.9 crore to Rs. 3.7 crore per year, with top specialists (neurosurgeons, orthopedics) crossing Rs. 4 crore+. The private healthcare system, high patient volumes, and specialist demand drive these salaries.
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