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COO: Hungary vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 45% more

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Hungary

HUF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$55,397

per year

Local Currency (HUF)

Ft20,275,302

per year

PPP Adjusted

$198,054

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,283

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 24%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$80,514

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ11,996,586

per year

PPP Adjusted

$181,020

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

26,660

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$55.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$80.5K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
$198.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$181.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
12,283
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
26,660

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    COOs in Japan earn 45% more than in Hungary (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a COO's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays COOs more: Hungary or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays COOs an estimated $80,514 USD per year, which is 45% more than Hungary's estimated $55,397 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $198,054 USD in Hungary and $181,020 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a COO in Hungary can buy about 12,283 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 26,660 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