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comparing tax in australia with new zealand

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AustraliaNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Gross Income 58,429.02 AUD / 30,000.00 GBP 62,909.01 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 11,705.01 AUD / 6,009.86 GBP 12,767.14 NZD / 6,088.38 GBP + 78.52 GBP
Net Income 46,724.01 AUD / 23,990.14 GBP 50,141.87 NZD / 23,911.62 GBP - 78.52 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 20 % 20.3 % + 0.30 %.

Figures based upon 1 AUD = 0.51344349 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 NZD = 0.47687923 GBP.

In Australia, an income of 58,429.02 AUD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 31,000.00 AUD / 15,916.75 GBP and less than the country's average income of 72,000.00 AUD / 36,967.93 GBP.

In New Zealand, an income of 62,909.01 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 25,000.00 NZD / 11,921.98 GBP and more than the country's average income of 62,200.00 NZD / 29,661.89 GBP.

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

AustraliaNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.79 AUD / 0.92 GBP 1.84 NZD / 0.88 GBP - 0.04 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.46 AUD / 0.75 GBP 2.68 NZD / 1.28 GBP + 0.53 GBP
Pint of Beer 8.00 AUD / 4.11 GBP 8.00 NZD / 3.82 GBP - 0.29 GBP
Bread (500g) 2.52 AUD / 1.29 GBP 2.21 NZD / 1.05 GBP - 0.24 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 10.24 AUD / 5.26 GBP 12.45 NZD / 5.94 GBP + 0.68 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.68 AUD / 3.43 GBP 10.00 NZD / 4.77 GBP + 1.34 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 25,000.00 AUD / 12,836.09 GBP 34,990.00 NZD / 16,686.00 GBP + 3,849.91 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 74.02 AUD / 38.01 GBP 84.49 NZD / 40.29 GBP + 2.28 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,679.85 AUD / 862.51 GBP 1,478.20 NZD / 704.92 GBP - 157.59 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 264,251.05 AUD / 135,677.98 GBP 235,337.90 NZD / 112,227.76 GBP - 23,450.22 GBP

Part of Oceania, Australia covers an area of 7,700,519 square kilometers.

Australia has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,188.76 ($ Billion) from a population of 24,641,662.

A progressive tax system spread over 5 bands - ranging from 0% to 45%.

2019 Tax bands are as follow:

Below 18200 AUD - 0%

Between 18200 AUD and 37000 AUD - 19%.

Between 37000 AUD and 90000 AUD - 32.5%.

Between 90000 AUD and 180000 AUD - 37%.

Above 180000 AUD - 45%.

There are no social security contributions. A Medicare (National Health Scheme) levy is calculated on taxable income of 2% - raised to 3%, 3.5% for higher incomes.

Source: https://www.ato.gov.au.

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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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 4 bands - ranging from 10.5% to 33%.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 14000 NZD - 10.5%

Between 14000 NZD and 48000 NZD - 17.5%.

Between 48000 NZD and 70000 NZD - 30%.

Above 70000 NZD - 33%.

Statutory accident insurance is payable at a rate of 1.39% of gross income - capped to 126,286 NZD of income.

There is a personal tax credit available for incomes between 24,000 NZD and 48,000 NZD of 520 NZD. This is reduced by 13 cents for each dollar over 44,000 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 Australia 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 Australia'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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