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comparing tax in france with italy

FranceItalyDifference in Italy
Gross Income 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 10,791.70 EUR / 9,021.64 GBP 10,490.35 EUR / 8,769.71 GBP - 251.93 GBP
Net Income 25,094.36 EUR / 20,978.36 GBP 25,395.71 EUR / 21,230.29 GBP + 251.93 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 30.1 % 29.2 % - 0.90 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 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 Italy, an income of 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 10,200.00 EUR / 8,526.99 GBP and more than the country's average income of 30,000.00 EUR / 25,079.38 GBP.

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

FranceItalyDifference in Italy
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.59 EUR / 0.49 GBP 0.40 EUR / 0.33 GBP - 0.16 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.94 EUR / 0.79 GBP 1.12 EUR / 0.94 GBP + 0.15 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.50 EUR / 4.60 GBP 4.50 EUR / 3.76 GBP - 0.84 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP 1.53 EUR / 1.28 GBP + 0.19 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 10.33 EUR / 8.64 GBP 8.20 EUR / 6.86 GBP - 1.78 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.54 EUR / 5.47 GBP 7.00 EUR / 5.85 GBP + 0.38 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 20,000.00 EUR / 16,719.58 GBP 20,350.00 EUR / 17,012.18 GBP + 292.60 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 27.70 EUR / 23.16 GBP 27.60 EUR / 23.07 GBP - 0.09 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 655.51 EUR / 547.99 GBP 596.98 EUR / 499.06 GBP - 48.93 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 215,197.15 EUR / 179,900.34 GBP 118,913.20 EUR / 99,408.96 GBP - 80,491.38 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 Europe, Italy covers an area of 294,137 square kilometers.

Italy has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 2,220.58 ($ Billion) from a population of 59,797,978.

Italy uses a progressive tax system called IRPEF (Imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche) for personal income tax.

For 2024, Italy has reduced the number of tax bands to 3 as part of broader tax reforms.

A progressive tax system spread over 3 tax bands (PIT), however employees are subject to three types of taxes: PIT (National Income Tax), Regional Income Tax and Municipal Income Tax.

Bands are as follows:

Income between 0 EUR and 28,000 EUR - 23%

Income between 28,000 EUR and 50,000 EUR - 35%

Income over 50,000 EUR - 43%

Regional income taxes vary from 0.7% to 3.33%, and Municipal taxes vary from 0.1% to 0.9% - here we will use the average for comparative purposes of 2% for regional and 0.5% for municipal (2024).

Social security contributions are 9.19% of gross income and mandatory but contributions are deducted from gross income before calculating taxes.

Social security contributions are capped to a maximum income of 119,650 EUR for 2024.

Up to 25,000 EUR there is a 7% discount on the 9.19% rate (effective 2.19%)

Up to 35,000 EUR there is a 6% discount on the 9.19% rate (effective 3.19%)

Italy does not have a personal tax-free allowance, but employees can recieve tax credits based on personal circumstances - but we will not include them in this calculation for comparative purposes.

Source: http://www1.agenziaentrate.gov.it/english/revenue_agency/index_revenue.htm

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 Italy 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 Italy'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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