| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Difference in Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 33,698.97 CHF / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 9,282.54 EUR / 7,704.55 GBP | 6,639.98 CHF / 5,911.14 GBP | - 1,793.41 GBP |
| Net Income | 26,861.85 EUR / 22,295.45 GBP | 27,058.99 CHF / 24,088.86 GBP | + 1,793.41 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 25.7 % | 19.7 % | - 6.00 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 CHF = 0.89023492 GBP.
In Luxembourg, an income of 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,000.00 EUR / 19,920.10 GBP and less than the country's average income of 55,000.00 EUR / 45,650.24 GBP.
In Switzerland, an income of 33,698.97 CHF / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 33,400.00 CHF / 29,733.85 GBP and less than the country's average income of 96,000.00 CHF / 85,462.55 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in Luxembourg vs Switzerland:
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Difference in Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 1.10 EUR / 0.91 GBP | 1.23 CHF / 1.09 GBP | + 0.18 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 1.30 EUR / 1.08 GBP | 1.59 CHF / 1.42 GBP | + 0.34 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 5.00 EUR / 4.15 GBP | 7.00 CHF / 6.23 GBP | + 2.08 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 1.94 EUR / 1.61 GBP | 2.63 CHF / 2.34 GBP | + 0.73 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 11.56 EUR / 9.59 GBP | 25.22 CHF / 22.45 GBP | + 12.86 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 5.45 EUR / 4.52 GBP | 7.36 CHF / 6.55 GBP | + 2.02 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 21,545.00 EUR / 17,882.44 GBP | 24,000.00 CHF / 21,365.64 GBP | + 3,483.20 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 48.77 EUR / 40.48 GBP | 59.83 CHF / 53.26 GBP | + 12.78 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 1,409.62 EUR / 1,169.99 GBP | 1,398.76 CHF / 1,245.22 GBP | + 75.24 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 282,333.45 EUR / 234,337.98 GBP | 386,872.15 CHF / 344,407.10 GBP | + 110,069.12 GBP |
Part of Europe, Luxembourg covers an area of 2,590 square kilometers.
Luxembourg has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 58.74 ($ Billion) from a population of 584,103.
A progressive tax system spread across 23 bands! - from 0% to 42%.
The average tax rate is 31.7% with a marginal rate of 54.2% for additional income.
Single employed people are put in the tax class '1' and receive 12,438 EUR as a zero rated tax band.
The lowest rate of tax is the first band at 8 percent
Before calculating tax, certain deductions can be applied.
All employees have a standard minimum tax deductible expense of 540 EUR for work-related expenses.
Luxembourg allow costs incurred travelling to and from work as a tax deductible expense - up to 2,574 EUR annually!
There is an additional employment fund surcharge added to the the total calculated tax amount. It is 7 percent for basic earners and 9 percent for higher earners (those earning over 165,600 EUR).
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 12438 EUR - 0%
Between 12438 EUR and 14508 EUR - 8%.
Between 14508 EUR and 16578 EUR - 9%.
Between 16578 EUR and 18648 EUR - 10%.
Between 18648 EUR and 20718 EUR - 11%.
Between 20718 EUR and 22788 EUR - 12%.
Between 22788 EUR and 24939 EUR - 14%.
Between 24939 EUR and 27090 EUR - 16%.
Between 27090 EUR and 29241 EUR - 18%.
Between 29241 EUR and 31392 EUR - 20%.
Between 31392 EUR and 33543 EUR - 22%.
Between 33543 EUR and 35694 EUR - 24%.
Between 35694 EUR and 37845 EUR - 26%.
Between 37845 EUR and 39996 EUR - 28%.
Between 39996 EUR and 42147 EUR - 30%.
Between 42147 EUR and 44298 EUR - 32%.
Between 44298 EUR and 46449 EUR - 34%.
Between 46449 EUR and 48600 EUR - 36%.
Between 48600 EUR and 50751 EUR - 38%.
Between 50751 EUR and 110403 EUR - 39%.
Between 110403 EUR and 165600 EUR - 40%.
Between 165600 EUR and 220788 EUR - 41%.
Above 220788 EUR - 42%.
Social contributions equate to (8% toward pension, 3.05% toward health) plus (1.4% of income toward welfare).
There is also an accident insurance set at 0.70% multiplied by the employers' accident history. For comparative purposes we will use the 0.70% base rate.
There is a minimum contribution level of 30,851.16 EUR. If the salary is below this, the social contributions are calculated at this level.
There is a maximum contribution level of 154,255.68 EUR. If the salary is above this, the social contributions are calcualted at this level.
Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.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 Europe, Switzerland covers an area of 39,524 square kilometers.
Switzerland has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 494.30 ($ Billion) from a population of 8,454,083.
Three types of taxes are levied - Federal, Cantonal and Municipal with a progressive tax system aside from a few cantons.
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 18300 CHF - 0%
Between 18300 CHF and 32800 CHF - 0.77%.
Between 32800 CHF and 42900 CHF - 0.88%.
Between 42900 CHF and 57200 CHF - 2.64%.
Between 57200 CHF and 75200 CHF - 2.97%.
Between 75200 CHF and 81000 CHF - 5.94%.
Between 81000 CHF and 107400 CHF - 6.6%.
Between 107400 CHF and 139600 CHF - 8.8%.
Between 139600 CHF and 182600 CHF - 11%.
Between 182600 CHF and 783200 CHF - 13.2%.
Above 783200 CHF - 11.5%.
Here we use Zurich at Canton and Municipal level for comparative purposes (City of Zurich with a 1.19% municipal tax factor).
Below 6900 CHF - 0%
Between 6900 CHF and 11800 CHF - 2.38%.
Between 11800 CHF and 16600 CHF - 3.57%.
Between 16600 CHF and 24500 CHF - 4.76%.
Between 24500 CHF and 34100 CHF - 5.95%.
Between 34100 CHF and 45100 CHF - 7.14%.
Between 45100 CHF and 58000 CHF - 8.33%.
Between 58000 CHF and 75400 CHF - 9.52%.
Between 75400 CHF and 109000 CHF - 10.71%.
Between 109000 CHF and 142200 CHF - 11.9%.
Between 142200 CHF and 194900 CHF - 13.09%.
Between 194900 CHF and 263300 CHF - 14.28%.
Above 263300 CHF - 15.47%.
Old Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV), Disability Insurance (IV), and Income Compensation (EO): 5.3% of gross salary
Unemployment Insurance (ALV): 1.1% of gross salary up to CHF 148,200
Occupational Pension (BVG): Rates vary based on age and salary, typically around 3.5-9% of salary. Here we'll use 6.25%.
Social security contributions are deductible from gross income for tax purposes.
Mandatory health insurance deduction of 1,700 CHF applied and added as a Social contribution in lieu of health contribution.
Commuting costs and work meal costs are deductible. We will use a flat amount of 2,000 CHF.
Source: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/home.html.
Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).
Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).
Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).
This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for Luxembourg and Switzerland 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 Luxembourg's and Switzerland'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.
We have trawled through the quagmire of tax legislation for 16 of the World's major economies and created a comparable position as close to the UK's PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system for employed people.
We look at each country's taxation for employed people, as well as things like medical care which are part of social contributions for some countries or require mandatory purchase of health insurance.
Combining this information lets us calculate taxes for each of the 16 countries and then do not only a taxation comparison but also a comparison of buying power based upon commonly purchased items.
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We currently support the following countries - by clicking on the links below you can just do an individual tax calculation for those countries - or scroll up and compare tax between two countries directly!
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/international
Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/tax/income_tax/how_your_tax_is_calculated.html
Source: http://www1.agenziaentrate.gov.it/english/revenue_agency/index_revenue.htm
Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.html
Source: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/en_gb/Inicio.shtml
Source: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/home.html.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs.
Source: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN/Issues/Taxation/taxation.html.
Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.
Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
Source: https://www.ato.gov.au.
Source: http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/taxrates-codes/rates/itaxsalaryandwage-incometaxrates.html.
Source: https://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/.
Source: http://www.chinatax.gov.cn/2013/n2925/.
* calculations are currently based on the 2024 tax rules, rates and allowances for comparable single individuals in each country.