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COO: Singapore vs Japan

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

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore pays 51% more

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Singapore

SGD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$121,230

per year

Local Currency (SGD)

S$162,448

per year

PPP Adjusted

$109,237

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

25,576

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 14%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$80,514

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯11,996,586

per year

PPP Adjusted

$181,020

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

26,660

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
$121.2K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$80.5K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
$109.2K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$181.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
25,576
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
26,660

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    COOs in Singapore earn 51% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 66%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a COO's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays COOs more: Singapore or Japan?β–Ύ

Singapore pays COOs an estimated $121,230 USD per year, which is 51% more than Japan's estimated $80,514 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a COO in Singapore vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $109,237 USD in Singapore 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?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a COO in Singapore can buy about 25,576 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index