Highest rate of sales tax

According to data collected by professional services firm KPMG in 2018, the country with the highest sales tax (or Value Added Tax) is Hungary, which puts a 27% tax on the sale of most goods.

The 27% rate is the standard level for consumer goods, but some classes of items are taxed at lower levels. Fresh dairy and bakery products, along with some tourism-related services are taxed at 18% while medical supplies, printed material and many food items are taxed at 5%.