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Carpenter: Japan vs Switzerland

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 76% more

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$27,978

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ4,168,722

per year

PPP Adjusted

$62,903

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,264

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

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Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$49,199

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF43,295

per year

PPP Adjusted

$37,557

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,465

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$28.0K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$49.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$62.9K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$37.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
9,264
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
6,465

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Carpenters in Switzerland earn 76% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan still leads by 67%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Carpenter's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Carpenters more: Japan or Switzerland?โ–พ

Switzerland pays Carpenters an estimated $49,199 USD per year, which is 76% more than Japan's estimated $27,978 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $62,903 USD in Japan and $37,557 USD in Switzerland. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Carpenter in Japan can buy about 9,264 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 6,465 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