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Technical Writer: 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)

$24,469

per year

Local Currency (HUF)

Ft8,955,654

per year

PPP Adjusted

$87,481

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,425

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 24%

Higher Pay
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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,563

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ5,298,887

per year

PPP Adjusted

$79,957

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,776

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$24.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$35.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$87.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$80.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
5,425
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
11,776

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Technical Writers 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 Technical Writer's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Technical Writers more: Hungary or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Technical Writers an estimated $35,563 USD per year, which is 45% more than Hungary's estimated $24,469 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $87,481 USD in Hungary and $79,957 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Technical Writers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Technical Writer in Hungary can buy about 5,425 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,776 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