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Biomedical Engineer: Hungary vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 45% more

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Hungary

HUF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$31,410

per year

Local Currency (HUF)

Ft11,496,060

per year

PPP Adjusted

$112,296

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,965

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 24%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$45,651

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,801,999

per year

PPP Adjusted

$102,637

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,116

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$31.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$45.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$112.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$102.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
6,965
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,116

Key Takeaways

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    Biomedical Engineers in Japan earn 45% more than in Hungary (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Biomedical Engineer's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Biomedical Engineers more: Hungary or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Biomedical Engineers an estimated $45,651 USD per year, which is 45% more than Hungary's estimated $31,410 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Biomedical Engineer in Hungary vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $112,296 USD in Hungary and $102,637 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Biomedical Engineers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Biomedical Engineer in Hungary can buy about 6,965 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,116 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index