| Spain | United States | Difference in United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | 35,044.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP | 38,113.38 USD / 30,000.00 GBP | - 0.00 GBP |
| Tax Due | 8,216.95 EUR / 7,034.12 GBP | 5,855.28 USD / 4,608.84 GBP | - 2,425.28 GBP |
| Net Income | 26,827.73 EUR / 22,965.88 GBP | 32,258.10 USD / 25,391.16 GBP | + 2,425.28 GBP |
| Overall Tax Rate | 23.4 % | 15.4 % | - 8.00 %. |
Figures based upon 1 EUR = 0.85605005 GBP.
Figures based upon 1 USD = 0.78712515 GBP.
In Spain, an income of 35,044.68 EUR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,600.00 EUR / 10,786.23 GBP and more than the country's average income of 24,936.00 EUR / 21,346.46 GBP.
In United States, an income of 38,113.38 USD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,694.00 USD / 19,437.27 GBP and less than the country's average income of 60,000.00 USD / 47,227.51 GBP.
Here are how much some common purchases cost in Spain vs United States:
| Spain | United States | Difference in United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 0.57 EUR / 0.49 GBP | 1.75 USD / 1.38 GBP | + 0.89 GBP |
| Milk Bottle (1L) | 0.77 EUR / 0.66 GBP | 0.82 USD / 0.65 GBP | - 0.01 GBP |
| Pint of Beer | 2.30 EUR / 1.97 GBP | 4.00 USD / 3.15 GBP | + 1.18 GBP |
| Bread (500g) | 0.95 EUR / 0.81 GBP | 2.58 USD / 2.03 GBP | + 1.22 GBP |
| Chicken Breasts (1kg) | 5.79 EUR / 4.96 GBP | 8.48 USD / 6.67 GBP | + 1.71 GBP |
| Petrol UK Gallon | 5.73 EUR / 4.91 GBP | 3.27 USD / 2.57 GBP | - 2.32 GBP |
| Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent | 19,000.00 EUR / 16,264.95 GBP | 21,845.00 USD / 17,194.75 GBP | + 929.80 GBP |
| Broadband Internet Monthly | 40.70 EUR / 34.84 GBP | 62.44 USD / 49.15 GBP | + 14.31 GBP |
| Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) | 627.72 EUR / 537.36 GBP | 1,261.46 USD / 992.93 GBP | + 455.57 GBP |
| Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City | 99,498.35 EUR / 85,175.57 GBP | 89,561.15 USD / 70,495.83 GBP | - 14,679.74 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).
Part of North America, United States covers an area of 9,144,930 square kilometers.
United States has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 18,561.93 ($ Billion) from a population of 326,474,013.
A progressive tax system spread over 7 bands ranging from 0% to 37%.
2019 Tax bands are as follow:
Below 9700 USD - 10%
Between 9700 USD and 39475 USD - 12%.
Between 39475 USD and 84200 USD - 22%.
Between 84200 USD and 160725 USD - 24%.
Between 160725 USD and 204100 USD - 32%.
Between 204100 USD and 510300 USD - 35%.
Above 510300 USD - 37%.
The standard single person's deduction is 12,200 USD and the personal exemption is now 0 USD (2019). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced personal exemptions to zero for tax years 2018 through 2025.
The PEP provision (personal exemption phaseout) tapers the personal exemption when income is over 261,500 USD. 2% reduction for every 2,500 USD over the limit.
Social security tax is 6.2% on up to 132,900 USD of gross income (2019).
Medicare hospital insurance tax is 1.45% of all gross income - increased to 2.35% on income over 200,000 USD (single person).
Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.
Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).
Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).
Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).
This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for Spain and United States 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 United States'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.
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.
It is quick and easy to use and you can get a detailed result at the click/tap of a button!
Compare tax using these examples:
We currently support the following countries - by clicking on the links below you can just do an individual tax calculation for those countries - or scroll up and compare tax between two countries directly!
Source: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/international
Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/tax/income_tax/how_your_tax_is_calculated.html
Source: http://www1.agenziaentrate.gov.it/english/revenue_agency/index_revenue.htm
Source: http://www.impotsdirects.public.lu/fr.html
Source: http://www.agenciatributaria.es/AEAT.internet/en_gb/Inicio.shtml
Source: https://www.estv.admin.ch/estv/en/home.html.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs.
Source: http://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN/Issues/Taxation/taxation.html.
Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.
Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
Source: https://www.ato.gov.au.
Source: http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/taxrates-codes/rates/itaxsalaryandwage-incometaxrates.html.
Source: https://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/.
Source: http://www.chinatax.gov.cn/2013/n2925/.
* calculations are currently based on the 2019 tax rules, rates and allowances for comparable single individuals in each country.