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| Field | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.87 % | 2.84 % |
| Real policy rate | 1.48 % | -0.34 % |
| Take-home pay | $55,077 PPP | $48,221 PPP |
| Tax on pay | 23.52 % | 20.81 % |
| House price growth | 5.71 % | -3.72 % |
| Tax wedge | 27.90 % | 20.81 % |
| Minimum wage (PPP) | $2,819 PPP/mo | $2,673 PPP/mo |
| Retirement age (men) | 67 years | 65 years |
| Retirement age (women) | 67 years | 65 years |
| Average salary | $72,018 PPP | $60,896 PPP |
| Monthly earnings | $3,926 PPP/mo | $4,064 PPP/mo |
| Median income | $36,203 PPP | $38,320 PPP |
| Price level | 90 % of US prices | 86 % of US prices |
| Corporate tax | 25.00 % | 28.00 % |
| Top income tax | 47.00 % | 39.00 % |
| Public holidays | 6 days | 11 days |
| Currency | 9.56 % | -0.90 % |
| Money's value | 50.10 % | 53.20 % |
| GDP growth | 1.35 % | 0.46 % |
| GDP/capita | $65,130 | $49,591 |
| Unemployment | 4.09 % | 5.08 % |
| Government debt | 51.00 % | 54.70 % |
| Debt per person | $33,216 | $27,126 |
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