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comparing tax in switzerland with new zealand

SwitzerlandNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Gross Income 33,698.97 CHF / 30,000.00 GBP 66,659.91 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 6,639.98 CHF / 5,911.14 GBP 14,250.68 NZD / 6,413.46 GBP + 502.32 GBP
Net Income 27,058.99 CHF / 24,088.86 GBP 52,409.23 NZD / 23,586.54 GBP - 502.32 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 19.7 % 21.4 % + 1.70 %.

Figures based upon 1 CHF = 0.89023492 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 NZD = 0.45004561 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.

In New Zealand, an income of 66,659.91 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 25,000.00 NZD / 11,251.14 GBP and more than the country's average income of 62,200.00 NZD / 27,992.84 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in Switzerland vs New Zealand:

SwitzerlandNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.23 CHF / 1.09 GBP 1.84 NZD / 0.83 GBP - 0.26 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.59 CHF / 1.42 GBP 2.68 NZD / 1.21 GBP - 0.21 GBP
Pint of Beer 7.00 CHF / 6.23 GBP 8.00 NZD / 3.60 GBP - 2.63 GBP
Bread (500g) 2.63 CHF / 2.34 GBP 2.21 NZD / 0.99 GBP - 1.35 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 25.22 CHF / 22.45 GBP 12.45 NZD / 5.60 GBP - 16.85 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 7.36 CHF / 6.55 GBP 10.00 NZD / 4.50 GBP - 2.05 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 24,000.00 CHF / 21,365.64 GBP 34,990.00 NZD / 15,747.10 GBP - 5,618.54 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 59.83 CHF / 53.26 GBP 84.49 NZD / 38.02 GBP - 15.24 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,398.76 CHF / 1,245.22 GBP 1,478.20 NZD / 665.26 GBP - 579.97 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 386,872.15 CHF / 344,407.10 GBP 235,337.90 NZD / 105,912.79 GBP - 238,494.31 GBP

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).

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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland'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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