| Spain | Canada | Difference in Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 54,069.00 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 8,950.44 EUR / 7,428.90 GBP | 17,753.48 CAD / 9,850.46 GBP | + 2,421.56 GBP |
| Net Income | 27,193.95 EUR / 22,571.10 GBP | 36,315.52 CAD / 20,149.54 GBP | - 2,421.56 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 24.8 % | 32.8 % | + 8.00 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 CAD = 0.55484658 GBP.
In Spain, an income of 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,600.00 EUR / 10,458.05 GBP and more than the country's average income of 24,936.00 EUR / 20,696.99 GBP.
In Canada, an income of 54,069.00 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 29,660.00 CAD / 16,456.75 GBP and less than the country's average income of 56,000.00 CAD / 31,071.41 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in Spain vs Canada:
| Spain | Canada | Difference in Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 0.57 EUR / 0.47 GBP | 2.22 CAD / 1.23 GBP | + 0.76 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 0.77 EUR / 0.64 GBP | 2.27 CAD / 1.26 GBP | + 0.62 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 2.30 EUR / 1.91 GBP | 6.00 CAD / 3.33 GBP | + 1.42 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 0.95 EUR / 0.79 GBP | 2.77 CAD / 1.54 GBP | + 0.75 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 5.79 EUR / 4.81 GBP | 13.10 CAD / 7.27 GBP | + 2.46 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 5.73 EUR / 4.76 GBP | 5.64 CAD / 3.13 GBP | - 1.62 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 19,000.00 EUR / 15,770.08 GBP | 25,000.00 CAD / 13,871.16 GBP | - 1,898.92 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 40.70 EUR / 33.78 GBP | 73.69 CAD / 40.89 GBP | + 7.11 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 627.72 EUR / 521.01 GBP | 1,218.19 CAD / 675.91 GBP | + 154.90 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 99,498.35 EUR / 82,584.06 GBP | 200,098.85 CAD / 111,024.16 GBP | + 28,440.10 GBP |
Part of Europe, Spain covers an area of 498,595 square kilometers.
Spain has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,689.71 ($ Billion) from a population of 46,070,146.
People in resident and working in Spain are liable to pay PIT (Personal Income Tax). A progressive tax system spread over six tax bands ranging from 19% to 47%.
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 12450 EUR - 19%
Between 12450 EUR and 20200 EUR - 24%.
Between 20200 EUR and 35200 EUR - 30%.
Between 35200 EUR and 60000 EUR - 37%.
Between 60000 EUR and 300000 EUR - 45%.
Above 60000 EUR - 47%.
Personal allowance deduction allowed of 5,550 EUR - this is for individuals under 65 years of age.
Additional allowance deduction of up to 7,302 EUR allowed for employment incomes below 19,747.50 EUR and no other income over 6,500 EUR.
Social contributions are a total of 6.35%, made up of 4.7% for pension and accident plus another 1.5% for unemployment and 0.1% for training. They are deductible from gross income for tax purposes.
Source: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/en_gb/Inicio.shtml
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).
This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for Spain 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 Spain'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.
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.
It is quick and easy to use and you can get a detailed result at the click/tap of a button!
Compare tax using these examples:
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.