| Spain | China | Difference in China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 36,144.39 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 275,070.72 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 8,950.44 EUR / 7,428.90 GBP | 78,106.59 CNY / 8,518.53 GBP | + 1,089.63 GBP |
| Net Income | 27,193.95 EUR / 22,571.10 GBP | 196,964.13 CNY / 21,481.47 GBP | - 1,089.63 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 24.8 % | 28.4 % | + 3.60 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.83000432 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 CNY = 0.10906286 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 China, an income of 275,070.72 CNY / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 66,000.00 CNY / 7,198.15 GBP and more than the country's average income of 240,000.00 CNY / 26,175.09 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in Spain vs China:
| Spain | China | Difference in China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 0.57 EUR / 0.47 GBP | 3.92 CNY / 0.43 GBP | - 0.04 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 0.77 EUR / 0.64 GBP | 12.67 CNY / 1.38 GBP | + 0.74 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 2.30 EUR / 1.91 GBP | 6.00 CNY / 0.65 GBP | - 1.26 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 0.95 EUR / 0.79 GBP | 10.74 CNY / 1.17 GBP | + 0.38 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 5.79 EUR / 4.81 GBP | 25.22 CNY / 2.75 GBP | - 2.06 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 5.73 EUR / 4.76 GBP | 32.22 CNY / 3.51 GBP | - 1.24 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 19,000.00 EUR / 15,770.08 GBP | 140,000.00 CNY / 15,268.80 GBP | - 501.28 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 40.70 EUR / 33.78 GBP | 100.18 CNY / 10.93 GBP | - 22.85 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 627.72 EUR / 521.01 GBP | 3,582.47 CNY / 390.71 GBP | - 130.30 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 99,498.35 EUR / 82,584.06 GBP | 1,671,389.30 CNY / 182,286.50 GBP | + 99,702.44 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 Asia, China covers an area of 9,386,293 square kilometers.
China has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 21,269.02 ($ Billion) from a population of 1,388,232,693.
A progressive tax system spread over 7 bands - ranging from 3% to 45%.
Tax bands are as follow:
Below 36000 CNY - 3%
Between 36000 CNY and 144000 CNY - 10%.
Between 144000 CNY and 300000 CNY - 20%.
Between 300000 CNY and 420000 CNY - 25%.
Between 420000 CNY and 660000 CNY - 30%.
Between 660000 CNY and 960000 CNY - 35%.
Above 960000 CNY - 45%.
A standard deduction (personal allowance) is available of 42,000 CNY.
Social security contributions in Beijing are 22% of gross income, capped at 406,692 CNY. They are tax deductible.
Source: http://www.chinatax.gov.cn/2013/n2925/.
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 China 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 China'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.