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comparing tax in france with united kingdom

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	France	United Kingdom	Difference in United Kingdom
Gross Income	35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP	30,000.00 GBP / 30,000.00 GBP	- 0.00 GBP
Tax Due	10,791.70 EUR / 9,021.64 GBP	4,879.28 GBP / 4,879.28 GBP	- 4,142.36 GBP
Net Income	25,094.36 EUR / 20,978.36 GBP	25,120.72 GBP / 25,120.72 GBP	+ 4,142.36 GBP
Overall Tax Rate	30.1 %	16.3 %	- 13.80 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 GBP = 1 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 United Kingdom, an income of 30,000.00 GBP / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,757.00 GBP / 12,757.00 GBP and less than the country's average income of 33,000.00 GBP / 33,000.00 GBP.

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

	France	United Kingdom	Difference in United Kingdom
Water Bottle (1.5L)	0.59 EUR / 0.49 GBP	0.95 GBP / 0.95 GBP	+ 0.46 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L)	0.94 EUR / 0.79 GBP	0.90 GBP / 0.90 GBP	+ 0.11 GBP
Pint of Beer	5.50 EUR / 4.60 GBP	3.50 GBP / 3.50 GBP	- 1.10 GBP
Bread (500g)	1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP	0.98 GBP / 0.98 GBP	- 0.11 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg)	10.33 EUR / 8.64 GBP	5.67 GBP / 5.67 GBP	- 2.97 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon	6.54 EUR / 5.47 GBP	5.68 GBP / 5.68 GBP	+ 0.21 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent	20,000.00 EUR / 16,719.58 GBP	18,000.00 GBP / 18,000.00 GBP	+ 1,280.42 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly	27.70 EUR / 23.16 GBP	30.21 GBP / 30.21 GBP	+ 7.05 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly)	655.51 EUR / 547.99 GBP	722.24 GBP / 722.24 GBP	+ 174.25 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City	215,197.15 EUR / 179,900.34 GBP	139,346.55 GBP / 139,346.55 GBP	- 40,553.79 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, United Kingdom covers an area of 241,917 square kilometers.

United Kingdom has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 2,787.74 ($ Billion) from a population of 65,511,098.

A progressive tax system with 3 bands with tax rates from 20% to 45%.

Personal tax-free allowance provided of 12,570 GBP.

Personal allowance is reduced by 1 GBP for every 2 GBP over 100,000 GBP.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 37700 GBP - 20%

Between 37700 GBP and 125140 GBP - 40%.

Above 125140 GBP - 45%.

Mandatory social security contributions (National Insurance) Class A bands are as follow:

Below 12584 GBP - 0%

Between 12584 GBP and 50284 GBP - 8%.

Above 50284 GBP - 2%.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs.

Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).

Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).

Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).

Help

This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for France and United Kingdom 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 Kingdom'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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