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comparing tax in ireland with germany

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IrelandGermanyDifference in Germany
Gross Income 35,121.81 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 35,121.81 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 6,217.75 EUR / 5,311.02 GBP 10,080.58 EUR / 8,610.53 GBP + 3,299.51 GBP
Net Income 28,904.06 EUR / 24,688.98 GBP 25,041.23 EUR / 21,389.47 GBP - 3,299.51 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 17.7 % 28.7 % + 11.00 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.8541701 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.8541701 GBP.

In Ireland, an income of 35,121.81 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,000.00 EUR / 10,250.04 GBP and less than the country's average income of 38,200.00 EUR / 32,629.30 GBP.

In Germany, an income of 35,121.81 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 18,900.00 EUR / 16,143.81 GBP and less than the country's average income of 43,000.00 EUR / 36,729.31 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in Ireland vs Germany:

IrelandGermanyDifference in Germany
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.44 EUR / 1.23 GBP 0.34 EUR / 0.29 GBP - 0.94 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.05 EUR / 0.90 GBP 0.70 EUR / 0.60 GBP - 0.30 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.00 EUR / 4.27 GBP 3.50 EUR / 2.99 GBP - 1.28 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.54 EUR / 1.32 GBP 1.30 EUR / 1.11 GBP - 0.21 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 8.44 EUR / 7.21 GBP 7.34 EUR / 6.27 GBP - 0.94 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.45 EUR / 5.51 GBP 6.36 EUR / 5.43 GBP - 0.07 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 25,000.00 EUR / 21,354.25 GBP 20,000.00 EUR / 17,083.40 GBP - 4,270.85 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 51.73 EUR / 44.19 GBP 30.14 EUR / 25.74 GBP - 18.45 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,205.57 EUR / 1,029.76 GBP 702.47 EUR / 600.03 GBP - 429.73 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 186,289.95 EUR / 159,123.31 GBP 167,807.15 EUR / 143,335.85 GBP - 15,787.46 GBP

Part of Europe, Ireland covers an area of 68,928 square kilometers.

Ireland has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 324.30 ($ Billion) from a population of 4,749,153.

A progressive tax system split into 2 bands (20% and 40%).

Everything earned after the standard-rate cut off (35,300 EUR in 2019) is charged the higher rate of tax (40% in 2019).

All taxpayers receive a tax credit of 1,650 EUR (2019) to be deducted from the tax bill.

A Universal Social Charge (USC) is also levied on gross income.

USC is applied only to people earning over 13,000 EUR (2019) and is made up of 5 bands in general.

Up to 12,012 EUR - 0.5%.

Between 12,012 EUR and 19,874 EUR - 2.0%.

Between 19,874 EUR and 70,044 EUR - 4.5%.

Between 70,044 EUR and 100,000 EUR - 8%.

Above 100,000 EUR - 8%.

PRSI (Pay related Social Insurance) of 4% is deducted apart from people earning less than 352 EUR per week.

Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/tax/income_tax/how_your_tax_is_calculated.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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Part of Europe, Germany covers an area of 348,621 square kilometers.

Germany has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 3,979.08 ($ Billion) from a population of 80,636,124.

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

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 9168 EUR - 0%

Between 9168 EUR and 55960 EUR - 14%.

Between 55960 EUR and 265326 EUR - 42%.

Above 265326 EUR - 45%.

There is also a solidarity tax surcharge rate of 5.5%.

A default deduction is allowed of 1,000 EUR for work-related expenses.

A tax allowance of 1,000 EUR is applied for employees.

Up to 4,500 maximum is allowed as a deduction for travel expenses to and from work - here we use 2,500 EUR.

Social contributions made by the employee are : Pension 9.35%, Unemployment 1.5%, Health 7.9% and Nursing 1.4%.

These contributions are made as a percentage of the entire gross wage - limited to 52,200 EUR (Health and Nursing) and 76,200 (All Other - West Germany).

Source: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN/Issues/Taxation/taxation.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 Ireland and Germany 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 Ireland's and Germany'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.

How we compare world taxes

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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