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comparing tax in germany with australia

GermanyAustraliaDifference in Australia
Gross Income 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 60,299.88 AUD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 9,301.56 EUR / 7,720.33 GBP 14,938.10 AUD / 7,431.91 GBP - 288.43 GBP
Net Income 26,842.83 EUR / 22,279.66 GBP 45,361.78 AUD / 22,568.09 GBP + 288.43 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 25.7 % 24.8 % - 0.90 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 AUD = 0.49751343 GBP.

In Germany, an income of 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 18,900.00 EUR / 15,687.08 GBP and less than the country's average income of 43,000.00 EUR / 35,690.19 GBP.

In Australia, an income of 60,299.88 AUD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 31,000.00 AUD / 15,422.92 GBP and less than the country's average income of 72,000.00 AUD / 35,820.97 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in Germany vs Australia:

GermanyAustraliaDifference in Australia
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.34 EUR / 0.28 GBP 1.79 AUD / 0.89 GBP + 0.61 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.70 EUR / 0.58 GBP 1.46 AUD / 0.73 GBP + 0.15 GBP
Pint of Beer 3.50 EUR / 2.91 GBP 8.00 AUD / 3.98 GBP + 1.07 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.30 EUR / 1.08 GBP 2.52 AUD / 1.25 GBP + 0.17 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 7.34 EUR / 6.09 GBP 10.24 AUD / 5.09 GBP - 1.00 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.36 EUR / 5.28 GBP 6.68 AUD / 3.32 GBP - 1.96 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 20,000.00 EUR / 16,600.09 GBP 25,000.00 AUD / 12,437.84 GBP - 4,162.25 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 30.14 EUR / 25.02 GBP 74.02 AUD / 36.83 GBP + 11.81 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 702.47 EUR / 583.05 GBP 1,679.85 AUD / 835.75 GBP + 252.70 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 167,807.15 EUR / 139,280.66 GBP 264,251.05 AUD / 131,468.45 GBP - 7,812.21 GBP

Part of Europe, Germany covers an area of 348,621 square kilometers.

Germany has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 3,979.08 ($ Billion) from a population of 80,636,124.

A progressive tax system spread over 4 bands ranging from 0% to 45%.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 11604 EUR - 0%

Between 11604 EUR and 66760 EUR - 14%.

Between 66760 EUR and 277825 EUR - 42%.

Above 277825 EUR - 45%.

The first band is essentially the tax-free allowance of 11,604 EUR.

A default deduction is allowed of 1,230 EUR for work-related expenses.

Social contributions made by the employee are : Pension 9.3%, Unemployment 1.3%, Health 7.3%, and Nursing 1.525%.

Social contributions are deducted before calculating taxable income

These contributions are made as a percentage of the entire gross wage - limited to 90,600 EUR (Pension and Unemployment), 62,100 EUR (Health and Nursing).

Source: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN/Issues/Taxation/taxation.html.

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, Australia covers an area of 7,700,519 square kilometers.

Australia has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,188.76 ($ Billion) from a population of 24,641,662.

A progressive tax system spread over 5 bands - ranging from 0% to 45%.

2024 Tax bands are as follow:

Below 18200 AUD - 0%

Between 18200 AUD and 45000 AUD - 16%.

Between 45000 AUD and 135000 AUD - 30%.

Between 135000 AUD and 190000 AUD - 37%.

Above 190000 AUD - 45%.

There are no social security contributions. A Medicare (National Health Scheme) levy is calculated on taxable income of 2% on average.

The pension (compulsory superannuation) contribution rate for 2024-2025 will be 11.5% of the employee's salary. The payments are tax deductible.

Source: https://www.ato.gov.au.

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 Germany and Australia 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 Germany's and Australia'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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