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Agricultural Scientist: Japan vs Switzerland

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 76% more

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$38,589

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ5,749,761

per year

PPP Adjusted

$86,760

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,778

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Higher Pay
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Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$67,858

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF59,715

per year

PPP Adjusted

$51,801

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,917

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$38.6K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$67.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$86.8K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$51.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
12,778
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
8,917

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Agricultural Scientists in Switzerland earn 76% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan still leads by 67%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Agricultural Scientist's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Agricultural Scientists more: Japan or Switzerland?โ–พ

Switzerland pays Agricultural Scientists an estimated $67,858 USD per year, which is 76% more than Japan's estimated $38,589 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $86,760 USD in Japan and $51,801 USD in Switzerland. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Agricultural Scientist in Japan can buy about 12,778 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 8,917 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