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comparing tax in united kingdom with india

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United KingdomIndiaDifference in India
Gross Income 30,000.00 GBP / 30,000.00 GBP 3,124,606.56 INR / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 6,064.16 GBP / 6,064.16 GBP 1,119,834.76 INR / 10,751.77 GBP + 4,687.61 GBP
Net Income 23,935.84 GBP / 23,935.84 GBP 2,004,771.80 INR / 19,248.24 GBP - 4,687.61 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 20.2 % 35.8 % + 15.60 %.

Figures based upon 1 GBP = 1 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 INR = 0.00960121 GBP.

In United Kingdom, an income of 30,000.00 GBP / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 12,757.00 GBP / 12,757.00 GBP and less than the country's average income of 33,000.00 GBP / 33,000.00 GBP.

In India, an income of 3,124,606.56 INR / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 35,620.00 INR / 342.00 GBP and more than the country's average income of 909,474.00 INR / 8,732.05 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in United Kingdom vs India:

United KingdomIndiaDifference in India
Water Bottle (1.5L) 0.95 GBP / 0.95 GBP 27.83 INR / 0.27 GBP - 0.68 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.90 GBP / 0.90 GBP 45.81 INR / 0.44 GBP - 0.46 GBP
Pint of Beer 3.50 GBP / 3.50 GBP 120.00 INR / 1.15 GBP - 2.35 GBP
Bread (500g) 0.98 GBP / 0.98 GBP 29.20 INR / 0.28 GBP - 0.70 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 5.67 GBP / 5.67 GBP 216.12 INR / 2.08 GBP - 3.59 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 5.68 GBP / 5.68 GBP 348.97 INR / 3.35 GBP - 2.33 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 18,000.00 GBP / 18,000.00 GBP 800,000.00 INR / 7,680.97 GBP - 10,319.03 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 30.21 GBP / 30.21 GBP 882.80 INR / 8.48 GBP - 21.73 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 722.24 GBP / 722.24 GBP 11,243.07 INR / 107.95 GBP - 614.29 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 139,346.55 GBP / 139,346.55 GBP 3,360,681.80 INR / 32,266.61 GBP - 107,079.94 GBP

Part of Europe, United Kingdom covers an area of 241,917 square kilometers.

United Kingdom has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 2,787.74 ($ Billion) from a population of 65,511,098.

A progressive tax system with 3 bands with tax rates from 20% to 45%.

Personal tax-free allowance provided of 12,500 GBP.

Personal allowance is reduced by 1 GBP for every 2 GBP over 100,000 GBP.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 37500 GBP - 20%

Between 37500 GBP and 150000 GBP - 40%.

Above 150000 GBP - 45%.

Mandatory social security contributions (National Insurance) Class A bands are as follow:

Below 8632 GBP - 0%

Between 8632 GBP and 50024 GBP - 12%.

Above 50024 GBP - 2%.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs.

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, India covers an area of 2,973,450 square kilometers.

India has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 8,720.51 ($ Billion) from a population of 1,342,512,706.

A progressive tax system consisting of 4 bands with rates ranging from 0% to 30%.

Tax bands are as follow:

Below 250000 INR - 0%

Between 250000 INR and 500000 INR - 5%.

Between 500000 INR and 1000000 INR - 20%.

Above 1000000 INR - 30%.

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 United Kingdom and India 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 United Kingdom's and India'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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