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comparing tax in ireland with luxembourg

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IrelandLuxembourgDifference in Luxembourg
Gross Income 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 6,212.09 EUR / 5,309.68 GBP 9,219.38 EUR / 7,880.11 GBP + 2,570.43 GBP
Net Income 28,886.59 EUR / 24,690.32 GBP 25,879.30 EUR / 22,119.89 GBP - 2,570.43 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 17.7 % 26.3 % + 8.60 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.854733 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.854733 GBP.

In Ireland, an income of 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,000.00 EUR / 10,256.80 GBP and less than the country's average income of 38,200.00 EUR / 32,650.80 GBP.

In Luxembourg, an income of 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,000.00 EUR / 20,513.59 GBP and less than the country's average income of 55,000.00 EUR / 47,010.32 GBP.

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

IrelandLuxembourgDifference in Luxembourg
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.44 EUR / 1.23 GBP 1.10 EUR / 0.94 GBP - 0.29 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.05 EUR / 0.90 GBP 1.30 EUR / 1.11 GBP + 0.21 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.00 EUR / 4.27 GBP 5.00 EUR / 4.27 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.54 EUR / 1.32 GBP 1.94 EUR / 1.66 GBP + 0.34 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 8.44 EUR / 7.21 GBP 11.56 EUR / 9.88 GBP + 2.67 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.45 EUR / 5.51 GBP 5.45 EUR / 4.66 GBP - 0.86 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 25,000.00 EUR / 21,368.33 GBP 21,545.00 EUR / 18,415.22 GBP - 2,953.10 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 51.73 EUR / 44.22 GBP 48.77 EUR / 41.69 GBP - 2.53 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,205.57 EUR / 1,030.44 GBP 1,409.62 EUR / 1,204.85 GBP + 174.41 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 186,289.95 EUR / 159,228.17 GBP 282,333.45 EUR / 241,319.72 GBP + 82,091.55 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, Luxembourg covers an area of 2,590 square kilometers.

Luxembourg has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 58.74 ($ Billion) from a population of 584,103.

A progressive tax system spread across 23 bands! - from 0% to 42%.

Single employed people are put in the tax class '1' and receive 11,265 EUR as a zero rated tax band.

Before calculating tax, certain deductions can be applied.

All employees have a standard minimum tax deductible expense of 540 EUR for work-related expenses.

Luxembourg allow costs incurred travelling to and from work as a tax deductible expense - up to 2,574 EUR annually!

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 11265 EUR - 0%

Between 11265 EUR and 13137 EUR - 8%.

Between 13137 EUR and 15009 EUR - 9%.

Between 15009 EUR and 16881 EUR - 10%.

Between 16881 EUR and 18753 EUR - 11%.

Between 18753 EUR and 20625 EUR - 12%.

Between 20625 EUR and 22569 EUR - 14%.

Between 22569 EUR and 24513 EUR - 16%.

Between 24513 EUR and 26457 EUR - 18%.

Between 26457 EUR and 28401 EUR - 20%.

Between 28401 EUR and 30345 EUR - 22%.

Between 30345 EUR and 32289 EUR - 24%.

Between 32289 EUR and 34233 EUR - 26%.

Between 34233 EUR and 36177 EUR - 28%.

Between 36177 EUR and 38121 EUR - 30%.

Between 38121 EUR and 40065 EUR - 32%.

Between 40065 EUR and 42009 EUR - 34%.

Between 42009 EUR and 43953 EUR - 36%.

Between 43953 EUR and 45897 EUR - 38%.

Between 45897 EUR and 100002 EUR - 39%.

Between 100002 EUR and 150000 EUR - 40%.

Between 150000 EUR and 200004 EUR - 41%.

Above 200004 EUR - 42%.

A solidarity surcharge is applied for employed people equivalent to 7% of income (up to 150,000 EUR) and 9% (over 150,000 EUR).

Social contributions equate to (8% toward pension, 3.05% toward health capped to 115,000 EUR of income) plus (1.4% of income after 5,769 EUR toward welfare).

Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.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 Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg'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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