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comparing tax in france with china

FranceChinaDifference in China
Gross Income 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 275,070.72 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 10,878.33 EUR / 9,029.06 GBP 78,106.59 CNY / 8,518.53 GBP - 510.53 GBP
Net Income 25,266.06 EUR / 20,970.94 GBP 196,964.13 CNY / 21,481.47 GBP + 510.53 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 30.1 % 28.4 % - 1.70 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 CNY = 0.10906286 GBP.

In France, an income of 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 14,400.00 EUR / 11,952.06 GBP and less than the country's average income of 45,000.00 EUR / 37,350.19 GBP.

In China, an income of 275,070.72 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 66,000.00 CNY / 7,198.15 GBP and more than the country's average income of 240,000.00 CNY / 26,175.09 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in France vs China:

FranceChinaDifference 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 / 0.78 GBP 12.67 CNY / 1.38 GBP + 0.60 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.50 EUR / 4.57 GBP 6.00 CNY / 0.65 GBP - 3.92 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.30 EUR / 1.08 GBP 10.74 CNY / 1.17 GBP + 0.09 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 10.33 EUR / 8.57 GBP 25.22 CNY / 2.75 GBP - 5.82 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.54 EUR / 5.43 GBP 32.22 CNY / 3.51 GBP - 1.92 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 20,000.00 EUR / 16,600.09 GBP 140,000.00 CNY / 15,268.80 GBP - 1,331.29 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 27.70 EUR / 22.99 GBP 100.18 CNY / 10.93 GBP - 12.06 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 655.51 EUR / 544.08 GBP 3,582.47 CNY / 390.71 GBP - 153.37 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 215,197.15 EUR / 178,614.56 GBP 1,671,389.30 CNY / 182,286.50 GBP + 3,671.93 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).

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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.

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