Architect: Spain vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 2% more
Spain
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$42,458
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€39,061
per year
PPP Adjusted
$102,331
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,734
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 45%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,366
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥6,461,534
per year
PPP Adjusted
$97,500
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
14,360
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Architects in Japan earn 2% more than in Spain (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 1.9x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Architects more: Spain or Japan?▾
Japan pays Architects an estimated $43,366 USD per year, which is 2% more than Spain's estimated $42,458 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in Spain vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $102,331 USD in Spain 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?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in Spain can buy about 7,734 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index