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Data Scientist: Chile vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 41% more

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Chile

CLP

Estimated Salary (USD)

$39,515

per year

Local Currency (CLP)

CLP$37,539,250

per year

PPP Adjusted

$169,163

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,767

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 29%

Higher Pay
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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$55,904

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ8,329,696

per year

PPP Adjusted

$125,689

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

18,511

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chile
$39.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$55.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chile
$169.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$125.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chile
10,767
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
18,511

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Data Scientists in Japan earn 41% more than in Chile (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Chile still leads by 35%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Data Scientist's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Data Scientists more: Chile or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Data Scientists an estimated $55,904 USD per year, which is 41% more than Chile's estimated $39,515 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Data Scientist in Chile vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $169,163 USD in Chile and $125,689 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Data Scientists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Data Scientist in Chile can buy about 10,767 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 18,511 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