Barista: Poland vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฏ๐ต Japan pays 15% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$14,595
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล59,110
per year
PPP Adjusted
$49,845
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,194
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$16,787
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
ยฅ2,501,263
per year
PPP Adjusted
$37,742
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,559
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Baristas in Japan earn 15% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 32%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Barista's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Baristas more: Poland or Japan?โพ
Japan pays Baristas an estimated $16,787 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $14,595 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Barista in Poland vs Japan?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $49,845 USD in Poland and $37,742 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Baristas?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Barista in Poland can buy about 3,194 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 5,559 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