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Construction Worker: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$19,951

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚80,802

per year

PPP Adjusted

$68,137

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

4,366

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$22,947

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,419,103

per year

PPP Adjusted

$51,592

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,598

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$20.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$22.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$68.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$51.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
4,366
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,598

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Construction Workers 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 Construction Worker's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Construction Workers more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Construction Workers an estimated $22,947 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $19,951 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $68,137 USD in Poland and $51,592 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Construction Workers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Construction Worker in Poland can buy about 4,366 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,598 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