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comparing tax in germany with canada

GermanyCanadaDifference in Canada
Gross Income 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 53,357.01 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 9,222.23 EUR / 7,709.59 GBP 17,414.12 CAD / 9,791.10 GBP + 2,081.51 GBP
Net Income 26,663.83 EUR / 22,290.41 GBP 35,942.89 CAD / 20,208.90 GBP - 2,081.51 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 25.7 % 32.6 % + 6.90 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 CAD = 0.5622504 GBP.

In Germany, an income of 35,886.06 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 18,900.00 EUR / 15,800.01 GBP and less than the country's average income of 43,000.00 EUR / 35,947.11 GBP.

In Canada, an income of 53,357.01 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 29,660.00 CAD / 16,676.35 GBP and less than the country's average income of 56,000.00 CAD / 31,486.02 GBP.

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

GermanyCanadaDifference in Canada
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.34 EUR / 0.28 GBP 2.22 CAD / 1.25 GBP + 0.97 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.70 EUR / 0.59 GBP 2.27 CAD / 1.28 GBP + 0.69 GBP
Pint of Beer 3.50 EUR / 2.93 GBP 6.00 CAD / 3.37 GBP + 0.44 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP 2.77 CAD / 1.56 GBP + 0.47 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 7.34 EUR / 6.14 GBP 13.10 CAD / 7.37 GBP + 1.23 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.36 EUR / 5.32 GBP 5.64 CAD / 3.17 GBP - 2.15 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 20,000.00 EUR / 16,719.58 GBP 25,000.00 CAD / 14,056.26 GBP - 2,663.32 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 30.14 EUR / 25.20 GBP 73.69 CAD / 41.43 GBP + 16.23 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 702.47 EUR / 587.25 GBP 1,218.19 CAD / 684.93 GBP + 97.68 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 167,807.15 EUR / 140,283.29 GBP 200,098.85 CAD / 112,505.66 GBP - 27,777.63 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 North America, Canada covers an area of 9,156,521 square kilometers.

Canada has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,674.31 ($ Billion) from a population of 36,626,083.

Federal taxes are joined by provincial taxes in this 5 band progressive tax system - jointly ranging from 20.05% to 46.16% plus surcharges.

Federal taxes are as follow:

Below 53359 CAD - 15%

Between 53359 CAD and 106717 CAD - 20.5%.

Between 106717 CAD and 165430 CAD - 26%.

Between 165430 CAD and 235675 CAD - 29%.

Above 235675 CAD - 33%.

For Canada we are using the Ontario province for comparative purposes.

Ontario provincial taxes are as follow:

Below 51446 CAD - 5.05%

Between 51446 CAD and 102894 CAD - 9.15%.

Between 102894 CAD and 150000 CAD - 11.16%.

Between 150000 CAD and 220000 CAD - 12.16%.

Above 220000 CAD - 13.16%.

Ontario also has a surcharge where the provincial taxes exceed 5,554 CAD (20%) or 7,108 (56%).

Social security contributions are the Canada pension plan (CPP): 5.95% (Max 3,867.50 CAD) and employment insurance: 1.66% (Max 1,049.12 CAD).

The Basic Personal Amount (BPA) is a tax credit that reduces the federal tax bill. It is income-assessed and federally the maximum credited is 15,705 CAD.

From gross incomes over 173,205 CAD the BPA is reduced. The minimum BPA is 13,521 CAD.

The BPA tax credit applies at the lowest federal tax bracket of 15%.

Another Basic Personal Amount (BPA) is a provincial a tax credit that reduces the provincial tax bill. In Ontario the maximum credited is 12,399 CAD.

A tax credit is also applied of 15% of the amount contributioned to the Canada pension plan (CPP) and employment insurance (EI).

A tax credit is also applied of 5.05% of the amount contributioned to the Canada pension plan (CPP) and employment insurance (EI).

Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html

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 Germany and Canada 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 Canada'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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