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Chemist: 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)

$35,092

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚142,123

per year

PPP Adjusted

$119,847

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,679

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$40,361

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,013,789

per year

PPP Adjusted

$90,744

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

13,365

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$35.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$40.4K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$119.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$90.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
7,679
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
13,365

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Chemists 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 Chemist's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Japan pays Chemists an estimated $40,361 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $35,092 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $119,847 USD in Poland and $90,744 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Chemist in Poland can buy about 7,679 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 13,365 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