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Working conditions around the world

Last updated on: January 19, 2012 08:11 IST

Image: Working conditions vary across the world.

There are huge differences in working conditions around the world, including India. While in some countries, workers have low income taxes, in others the retirement age is flexible.

Let's have a look at the working conditions around the world, according to CNBC.

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Image: A view of Mumbai.

India

Per capita income: $3,100

National income tax range: 0-30 per cent

Statutory retirement age: 58

Weekly working hours: N/A

Total vacation days: 28

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Image: New York City.

The United States

Per capita income: $46,400

National income tax range: 10-35 per cent

Statutory retirement age: 65

Weekly working hours: 33.8

Total vacation days: 25

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Image: Berlin.

Germany

Per capita income: $34,200

National income tax range: 0-45 per cent

Statutory retirement age: 65

Weekly working hours: 35.5

Total vacation days: 30

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Image: Shanghai.

China

Per capita income: $6,500

National income tax range: 5-45 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 60/50

Weekly working hours: 44

Total vacation days: 21

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Image: Toronto.

Canada

Per capita income: $38,400

National income tax range: 15-29 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65

Weekly working hours: 36.5

Total vacation days: 19

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Image: London.

The United Kingdom

Per capita income: $35,400

National income tax range: 20-40 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 60/55

Weekly working hours: 37

Total vacation days: 36

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Image: Copenhagen.

Denmark

Per capita income: $36,200

National income tax range: 5.48-26.48 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65

Weekly working hours: 35.2

Total vacation days: 34

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Image: Dublin.

Ireland

Per capita income: $42,200

National income tax range: 20-41 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 66

Weekly working hours: 36

Total vacation days: 29

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Image: Singapore.

Singapore

Per capita income: $50,300

National income tax range: 3.5-20 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 55

Weekly working hours: 46

Total vacation days: 25

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Image: Madrid.

Spain

Per capita income: $33,700

National income tax range: 15.66-27.13 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65

Weekly working hours: 39.2

Total vacation days: 36

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Image: Reykjavik.

Iceland

Per capita income: $39,800

National income tax range: 0-37.2 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 67

Weekly working hours: 41.1

Total vacation days: 27

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Image: Warsaw.

Poland

Per capita income: $17,800

National income tax range: 19-40 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65/60

Weekly working hours: 41.1

Total vacation days: 36

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Image: Moscow.

Russia

Per capita income: $15,200

National income tax range: 13 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 60/55

Weekly working hours: N/A

Total vacation days: 40

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Image: Lisbon.

Portugal

Per capita income: $21,700

National income tax range: 10.5-42 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65

Weekly working hours: 39

Total vacation days: 35

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Image: Tokyo.

Japan

Per capita income: $32,600

National income tax range: 5-40 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65

Weekly working hours: N/A

Total vacation days: 36

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Image: Melbourne.

Australia

Per capita income: $38,500

National income tax range: 0-45 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65/62.5

Weekly working hours: 36.6

Total vacation days: 28

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Image: Brasilia.

Brazil

Per capita income: $10,200

National income tax range: 0-27.5 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65/60

Weekly working hours: N/A

Total vacation days: 41

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Image: Milan.

Italy

Per capita income: $30,200

National income tax range: 23-43 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 65/60

Weekly working hours: 38.3

Total vacation days: 31

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Image: Helsinki.

Finland

Per capita income: $34,900

National income tax range: 0-31.5 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 59

Weekly working hours: 37.6

Total vacation days: 40

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Image: Paris.

France

Per capita income: $32,800

National income tax range: 0-40 per cent

Statutory retirement age (men and women): 60

Weekly working hours: 38

Total vacation days: 40

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