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हिन्दीCountry vs country
Bulgaria vs 
Hungary
Side by side for a genuine tax resident, with €150,000 a year in dividends or foreign income.
| Bulgaria | Hungary | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income | 10% | 15% |
| Company tax | 10% | 9% |
| Minimum days | 183 | 183 |
| Cost of residency | Cheap | Cheap |
| Tax on €150,000 a year | €7,500 | €22,500 |
| Monthly cost for one person, rent included | €1,300 | €1,525 |
| In the EU | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish blacklist | No | No |
| Crypto gains | Flat 10% on net annual crypto gains after a 10% deemed expense, about 9% effective. No holding period exemption. | Flat 15% on net annual crypto gains, with no social contribution tax. |
| Pension | Private and occupational foreign pensions taxed at flat 10%; pensions from mandatory social security systems may be exempt under domestic law. Check treaty. | Pensions are tax-free in Hungary, including foreign pensions, subject to the applicable tax treaty. |
Who wins
- Less tax: Bulgaria
- Cheaper to live in: Bulgaria
- Fewer days required: Tie
- Easier to settle in: Bulgaria
It depends on your case: your nationality, the country you leave and how you earn your money change the answer.