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Architect: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$37,704

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚152,701

per year

PPP Adjusted

$128,767

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,250

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$43,366

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,461,534

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,500

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,360

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$37.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$43.4K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$128.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$97.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,250
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
14,360

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Architects in Japan earn 15% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 32%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Architects more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Architects an estimated $43,366 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $37,704 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in Poland vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $128,767 USD in Poland and $97,500 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Architects?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in Poland can buy about 8,250 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 14,360 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