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comparing tax in spain with new zealand

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SpainNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Gross Income 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP 62,909.01 NZD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 8,235.93 EUR / 7,039.52 GBP 12,767.14 NZD / 6,088.38 GBP - 951.14 GBP
Net Income 26,862.75 EUR / 22,960.48 GBP 50,141.87 NZD / 23,911.62 GBP + 951.14 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 23.5 % 20.3 % - 3.20 %.

Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.854733 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 NZD = 0.47687923 GBP.

In Spain, an income of 35,098.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,600.00 EUR / 10,769.64 GBP and more than the country's average income of 24,936.00 EUR / 21,313.62 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 Spain vs New Zealand:

SpainNew ZealandDifference in New Zealand
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.57 EUR / 0.49 GBP 1.84 NZD / 0.88 GBP + 0.39 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.77 EUR / 0.66 GBP 2.68 NZD / 1.28 GBP + 0.62 GBP
Pint of Beer 2.30 EUR / 1.97 GBP 8.00 NZD / 3.82 GBP + 1.85 GBP
Bread (500g) 0.95 EUR / 0.81 GBP 2.21 NZD / 1.05 GBP + 0.24 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 5.79 EUR / 4.95 GBP 12.45 NZD / 5.94 GBP + 0.99 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 5.73 EUR / 4.90 GBP 10.00 NZD / 4.77 GBP - 0.12 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 19,000.00 EUR / 16,239.93 GBP 34,990.00 NZD / 16,686.00 GBP + 446.07 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 40.70 EUR / 34.79 GBP 84.49 NZD / 40.29 GBP + 5.50 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 627.72 EUR / 536.53 GBP 1,478.20 NZD / 704.92 GBP + 168.39 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 99,498.35 EUR / 85,044.52 GBP 235,337.90 NZD / 112,227.76 GBP + 27,183.24 GBP

Part of Europe, Spain covers an area of 498,595 square kilometers.

Spain has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,689.71 ($ Billion) from a population of 46,070,146.

People in resident and working in Spain are liable to pay PIT (Personal Income Tax). A progressive tax system spread over five tax bands ranging from 19% to 45%.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 12450 EUR - 19%

Between 12450 EUR and 20200 EUR - 24%.

Between 20200 EUR and 35200 EUR - 30%.

Between 35200 EUR and 60000 EUR - 37%.

Above 60000 EUR - 45%.

Personal allowance deduction allowed of 5,550 EUR

Other expenses deduction allowed of 2,000 EUR

Additional allowance deduction of up to 3,700 EUR allowed for incomes below 14,450 EUR

Social contributions are 6.35% for employees plus another 1% for accidents (office work) but varies. They are deductible from gross income for tax purposes.

Source: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/en_gb/Inicio.shtml

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 Spain 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 Spain'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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