| France | New Zealand | Difference in New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 64,546.74 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 10,791.70 EUR / 9,021.64 GBP | 13,263.83 NZD / 6,164.76 GBP | - 2,856.88 GBP |
| Net Income | 25,094.36 EUR / 20,978.36 GBP | 51,282.91 NZD / 23,835.24 GBP | + 2,856.88 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 30.1 % | 20.5 % | - 9.60 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 NZD = 0.46477948 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 New Zealand, an income of 64,546.74 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 25,000.00 NZD / 11,619.49 GBP and more than the country's average income of 62,200.00 NZD / 28,909.28 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in France vs New Zealand:
| France | New Zealand | Difference in New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 0.59 EUR / 0.49 GBP | 1.84 NZD / 0.86 GBP | + 0.37 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 0.94 EUR / 0.79 GBP | 2.68 NZD / 1.25 GBP | + 0.46 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 5.50 EUR / 4.60 GBP | 8.00 NZD / 3.72 GBP | - 0.88 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP | 2.21 NZD / 1.03 GBP | - 0.06 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 10.33 EUR / 8.64 GBP | 12.45 NZD / 5.79 GBP | - 2.85 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 6.54 EUR / 5.47 GBP | 10.00 NZD / 4.65 GBP | - 0.82 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 20,000.00 EUR / 16,719.58 GBP | 34,990.00 NZD / 16,262.63 GBP | - 456.95 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 27.70 EUR / 23.16 GBP | 84.49 NZD / 39.27 GBP | + 16.11 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 655.51 EUR / 547.99 GBP | 1,478.20 NZD / 687.04 GBP | + 139.05 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 215,197.15 EUR / 179,900.34 GBP | 235,337.90 NZD / 109,380.23 GBP | - 70,520.11 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 Oceania, New Zealand covers an area of 263,135 square kilometers.
New Zealand has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 174.85 ($ Billion) from a population of 4,604,871.
A progressive tax system spread over 5 bands - ranging from 10.5% to 39%.
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 15600 NZD - 10.5%
Between 15600 NZD and 53500 NZD - 17.5%.
Between 53500 NZD and 78100 NZD - 30%.
Between 78100 NZD and 180000 NZD - 33%.
Above 180000 NZD - 39%.
ACC Levy: Statutory accident insurance is payable at a rate of 1.60% of gross income - capped to 132,500 NZD of income.
There is a compulsary contribution to KiwiSaver (pension) of a minimum 3% of gross income. It is tax deductible.
IETC: There is a personal tax credit available for incomes between 24,000 NZD and 66,000 NZD of 520 NZD. This is reduced by 13 cents for each dollar over 66,000 NZD.
Source: http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/taxrates-codes/rates/itaxsalaryandwage-incometaxrates.html.
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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand'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.