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Research Scientist: 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)

$32,490

per year

Local Currency (HUF)

Ft11,891,340

per year

PPP Adjusted

$116,157

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,204

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 24%

Higher Pay
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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,221

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,035,929

per year

PPP Adjusted

$106,167

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,636

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$32.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$47.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$116.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$106.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
7,204
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,636

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Research Scientists in Japan earn 45% more than in Hungary (nominal USD).

  • โ—

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

  • โ—

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Research Scientists more: Hungary or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Research Scientists an estimated $47,221 USD per year, which is 45% more than Hungary's estimated $32,490 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $116,157 USD in Hungary and $106,167 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Research Scientists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Hungary can buy about 7,204 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,636 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