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Bank Teller: Iceland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland pays 91% more

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Iceland

ISK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$36,941

per year

Local Currency (ISK)

kr5,097,858

per year

PPP Adjusted

$37,889

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,727

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 2%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$19,294

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ2,874,806

per year

PPP Adjusted

$43,379

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,389

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland
$36.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$19.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland
$37.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$43.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland
5,727
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
6,389

Key Takeaways

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    Bank Tellers in Iceland earn 91% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 14%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Bank Teller's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Bank Tellers more: Iceland or Japan?โ–พ

Iceland pays Bank Tellers an estimated $36,941 USD per year, which is 91% more than Japan's estimated $19,294 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bank Teller in Iceland vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $37,889 USD in Iceland and $43,379 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Bank Tellers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Bank Teller in Iceland can buy about 5,727 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 6,389 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