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comparing tax in germany with new zealand

GermanyNew ZealandDifference 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 9,222.23 EUR / 7,709.59 GBP 13,263.83 NZD / 6,164.76 GBP - 1,544.83 GBP
Net Income 26,663.83 EUR / 22,290.41 GBP 51,282.91 NZD / 23,835.24 GBP + 1,544.83 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 25.7 % 20.5 % - 5.20 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83597921 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 NZD = 0.46477948 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 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 Germany vs New Zealand:

GermanyNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.34 EUR / 0.28 GBP 1.84 NZD / 0.86 GBP + 0.58 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.70 EUR / 0.59 GBP 2.68 NZD / 1.25 GBP + 0.66 GBP
Pint of Beer 3.50 EUR / 2.93 GBP 8.00 NZD / 3.72 GBP + 0.79 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.30 EUR / 1.09 GBP 2.21 NZD / 1.03 GBP - 0.06 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 7.34 EUR / 6.14 GBP 12.45 NZD / 5.79 GBP - 0.35 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.36 EUR / 5.32 GBP 10.00 NZD / 4.65 GBP - 0.67 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 30.14 EUR / 25.20 GBP 84.49 NZD / 39.27 GBP + 14.07 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 702.47 EUR / 587.25 GBP 1,478.20 NZD / 687.04 GBP + 99.79 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 167,807.15 EUR / 140,283.29 GBP 235,337.90 NZD / 109,380.23 GBP - 30,903.06 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, 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).

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This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for Germany 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 Germany'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.

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