City Planner: Colombia vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 186% more
Colombia
COP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$14,985
per year
Local Currency (COP)
COL$61,438,500
per year
PPP Adjusted
$153,325
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,637
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 7%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$42,837
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥6,382,713
per year
PPP Adjusted
$96,311
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
14,184
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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City Planners in Japan earn 186% more than in Colombia (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Colombia still leads by 59%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays City Planners more: Colombia or Japan?▾
Japan pays City Planners an estimated $42,837 USD per year, which is 186% more than Colombia's estimated $14,985 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a City Planner in Colombia vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $153,325 USD in Colombia and $96,311 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for City Planners?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner in Colombia can buy about 3,637 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 14,184 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index