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comparing tax in france with united arab emirates

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	France	United Arab Emirates	Difference in United Arab Emirates
Gross Income	36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP	138,471.81 AED / 30,000.00 GBP	- 0.00 GBP
Tax Due	10,878.33 EUR / 9,029.06 GBP	24,232.57 AED / 5,250.00 GBP	- 3,779.06 GBP
Net Income	25,266.06 EUR / 20,970.94 GBP	114,239.24 AED / 24,750.00 GBP	+ 3,779.06 GBP
Overall Tax Rate	30.1 %	17.5 %	- 12.60 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 AED = 0.21665059 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 United Arab Emirates, an income of 138,471.81 AED / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 14,400.00 AED / 3,119.77 GBP and less than the country's average income of 160,489.00 AED / 34,770.04 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in France vs United Arab Emirates:

	France	United Arab Emirates	Difference in United Arab Emirates
Water Bottle (1.5L)	0.59 EUR / 0.49 GBP	1.75 AED / 0.38 GBP	- 0.11 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L)	0.94 EUR / 0.78 GBP	5.42 AED / 1.17 GBP	+ 0.39 GBP
Pint of Beer	5.50 EUR / 4.57 GBP	40.00 AED / 8.67 GBP	+ 4.10 GBP
Bread (500g)	1.30 EUR / 1.08 GBP	3.70 AED / 0.80 GBP	- 0.28 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg)	10.33 EUR / 8.57 GBP	23.02 AED / 4.99 GBP	- 3.58 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon	6.54 EUR / 5.43 GBP	10.32 AED / 2.24 GBP	- 3.19 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent	20,000.00 EUR / 16,600.09 GBP	80,000.00 AED / 17,332.05 GBP	+ 731.96 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly	27.70 EUR / 22.99 GBP	360.34 AED / 78.07 GBP	+ 55.08 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly)	655.51 EUR / 544.08 GBP	5,016.73 AED / 1,086.88 GBP	+ 542.80 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City	215,197.15 EUR / 178,614.56 GBP	311,846.85 AED / 67,561.80 GBP	- 111,052.76 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, United Arab Emirates covers an area of 106,574 square kilometers.

United Arab Emirates has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 667.21 ($ Billion) from a population of 83,609.

There is no personal income tax legislation.

United Arab Emirates nationals or GCC nationals are required to make social security contributions however.

For UAE national employees, the contribution rate is 17.5% of gross remuneration.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates'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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