| France | China | Difference in China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 273,681.69 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 10,791.70 EUR / 9,021.64 GBP | 77,584.32 CNY / 8,504.51 GBP | - 517.13 GBP |
| Net Income | 25,094.36 EUR / 20,978.36 GBP | 196,097.37 CNY / 21,495.49 GBP | + 517.13 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 30.1 % | 28.3 % | - 1.80 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 CNY = 0.10961639 GBP.
In France, an income of 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 14,400.00 EUR / 12,038.10 GBP and less than the country's average income of 45,000.00 EUR / 37,619.06 GBP.
In China, an income of 273,681.69 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 66,000.00 CNY / 7,234.68 GBP and more than the country's average income of 240,000.00 CNY / 26,307.93 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in France vs China:
| France | China | Difference in China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 0.59 EUR / 0.49 GBP | 3.92 CNY / 0.43 GBP | - 0.06 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 0.94 EUR / 0.79 GBP | 12.67 CNY / 1.39 GBP | + 0.60 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 5.50 EUR / 4.60 GBP | 6.00 CNY / 0.66 GBP | - 3.94 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP | 10.74 CNY / 1.18 GBP | + 0.09 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 10.33 EUR / 8.64 GBP | 25.22 CNY / 2.76 GBP | - 5.88 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 6.54 EUR / 5.47 GBP | 32.22 CNY / 3.53 GBP | - 1.94 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 20,000.00 EUR / 16,719.58 GBP | 140,000.00 CNY / 15,346.29 GBP | - 1,373.28 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 27.70 EUR / 23.16 GBP | 100.18 CNY / 10.98 GBP | - 12.18 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 655.51 EUR / 547.99 GBP | 3,582.47 CNY / 392.70 GBP | - 155.29 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 215,197.15 EUR / 179,900.34 GBP | 1,671,389.30 CNY / 183,211.66 GBP | + 3,311.33 GBP |
Part of Europe, France covers an area of 551,000 square kilometers.
France has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 2,736.72 ($ Billion) from a population of 64,938,716.
A progressive tax system split into 5 bands, including a zero-rated band.
Household income is first split into the number of occupants and then each 'split' of the income is taxed according to the tax bands.
Income can be reduced for 100% of all social contributions, but not final 2.4% of the CSG.
Up to 11,294 EUR - 0%.
Between 11,294 EUR and 28,797 EUR - 11%.
Between 28,797 EUR and 82,342 EUR - 30%.
Between 82,342 EUR and 177,106 EUR - 41%.
Above 177,106 EUR - 45%.
An additional contribution of 3 percent on incomes over 250,000 EUR is also applicable.
Social charges (CSG) are 9.2 percent of salaried income.
Old age insurance is 6.9% up to 46,368 EUR and 0.4% after 46,368 EUR.
CRDS is 0.5% on 98.25% of gross salary
Supplementary pension 3.15% up to 46,368 EUR and 8.6% between 46,368 EUR and 60,000 EUR
CEG 0.86% up to 46,368 EUR and 1.08% between 46,368 EUR and 60,000 EUR
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/international
Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).
Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).
Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).
Part of Asia, China covers an area of 9,386,293 square kilometers.
China has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 21,269.02 ($ Billion) from a population of 1,388,232,693.
A progressive tax system spread over 7 bands - ranging from 3% to 45%.
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 36000 CNY - 3%
Between 36000 CNY and 144000 CNY - 10%.
Between 144000 CNY and 300000 CNY - 20%.
Between 300000 CNY and 420000 CNY - 25%.
Between 420000 CNY and 660000 CNY - 30%.
Between 660000 CNY and 960000 CNY - 35%.
Above 960000 CNY - 45%.
A standard deduction (personal allowance) is available of 42,000 CNY.
Social security contributions in Beijing are 22% of gross income, capped at 406,692 CNY. They are tax deductible.
Source: http://www.chinatax.gov.cn/2013/n2925/.
Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).
Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).
Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).
This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for France and China and allow comparison between both. You can choose the preferred currency for the input amounts and displayed calculation. For example: If you choose GBP as your preferred currency, then the income entered will be converted to France's and China's native currencies for the calculation so that correct income equivalent is used. The results will then be shown in the native currencies and GBP.
We have trawled through the quagmire of tax legislation for 16 of the World's major economies and created a comparable position as close to the UK's PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system for employed people.
We look at each country's taxation for employed people, as well as things like medical care which are part of social contributions for some countries or require mandatory purchase of health insurance.
Combining this information lets us calculate taxes for each of the 16 countries and then do not only a taxation comparison but also a comparison of buying power based upon commonly purchased items.
It is quick and easy to use and you can get a detailed result at the click/tap of a button!
Compare tax using these examples:
We currently support the following countries - by clicking on the links below you can just do an individual tax calculation for those countries - or scroll up and compare tax between two countries directly!
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/international
Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/tax/income_tax/how_your_tax_is_calculated.html
Source: http://www1.agenziaentrate.gov.it/english/revenue_agency/index_revenue.htm
Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.html
Source: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/en_gb/Inicio.shtml
Source: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/home.html.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs.
Source: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN/Issues/Taxation/taxation.html.
Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.
Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
Source: https://www.ato.gov.au.
Source: http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/taxrates-codes/rates/itaxsalaryandwage-incometaxrates.html.
Source: https://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/.
Source: http://www.chinatax.gov.cn/2013/n2925/.
* calculations are currently based on the 2024 tax rules, rates and allowances for comparable single individuals in each country.