🌍 India vs High-Tax Countries

Ever wondered how India compares with the world’s highest-tax countries? Let’s break it down in a way that’s simple and real.

🇮🇳 India – Moderate Taxes, Mixed Benefits

• Top income tax rate: ~30% (plus surcharge and cess can take it to ~42.7% for super-rich)
• GST (sales tax): 5% to 28%
• Public services: Limited free healthcare, subsidized education, less social security

🇩🇰 Denmark – Sky-High Taxes, World-Class Benefits

• Top income tax rate: ~55.9%
• VAT: 25%
• Benefits: Free healthcare, free university, childcare support, strong pensions

🇸🇪 Sweden – Pay More, Get More

• Top income tax rate: ~52.3%
• VAT: 25%
• Benefits: Long parental leave, free education, free healthcare

🇫🇷 France – High Tax, High Welfare

• Top income tax rate: ~55.4%
• VAT: 20%
• Benefits: Excellent healthcare, social benefits, pensions

⚖️ So, What’s the Tradeoff?

Countries like Denmark and Sweden tax more — but in return, give more. India taxes less, but you pay out-of-pocket for health, education, and even pensions.