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comparing tax in ireland with united arab emirates

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IrelandUnited Arab EmiratesDifference in United Arab Emirates
Gross Income 35,121.81 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 140,219.22 AED / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 6,217.75 EUR / 5,311.02 GBP 0.00 AED / 0.00 GBP - 5,311.02 GBP
Net Income 28,904.06 EUR / 24,688.98 GBP 140,219.22 AED / 30,000.00 GBP + 5,311.02 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 17.7 % 0 % - 17.70 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.8541701 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 AED = 0.2139507 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 United Arab Emirates, an income of 140,219.22 AED / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 14,400.00 AED / 3,080.89 GBP and less than the country's average income of 160,489.00 AED / 34,336.73 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in Ireland vs United Arab Emirates:

IrelandUnited Arab EmiratesDifference in United Arab Emirates
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.44 EUR / 1.23 GBP 1.75 AED / 0.37 GBP - 0.86 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 1.05 EUR / 0.90 GBP 5.42 AED / 1.16 GBP + 0.26 GBP
Pint of Beer 5.00 EUR / 4.27 GBP 40.00 AED / 8.56 GBP + 4.29 GBP
Bread (500g) 1.54 EUR / 1.32 GBP 3.70 AED / 0.79 GBP - 0.53 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 8.44 EUR / 7.21 GBP 23.02 AED / 4.93 GBP - 2.28 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 6.45 EUR / 5.51 GBP 10.32 AED / 2.21 GBP - 3.30 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 25,000.00 EUR / 21,354.25 GBP 80,000.00 AED / 17,116.06 GBP - 4,238.19 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 51.73 EUR / 44.19 GBP 360.34 AED / 77.09 GBP + 32.90 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,205.57 EUR / 1,029.76 GBP 5,016.73 AED / 1,073.33 GBP + 43.57 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 186,289.95 EUR / 159,123.31 GBP 311,846.85 AED / 66,719.85 GBP - 92,403.46 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 Asia, United Arab Emirates covers an area of 106,574 square kilometers.

United Arab Emirates has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 667.21 ($ Billion) from a population of 83,609.

There is no personal income tax legislation.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates'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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