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Astronomer: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$58,237

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚235,860

per year

PPP Adjusted

$198,892

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,743

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$66,981

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ9,980,169

per year

PPP Adjusted

$150,594

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

22,179

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$58.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$67.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$198.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$150.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
12,743
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
22,179

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Astronomers 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 Astronomer's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Japan pays Astronomers an estimated $66,981 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $58,237 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $198,892 USD in Poland and $150,594 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer in Poland can buy about 12,743 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 22,179 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