Doctor (General Practitioner): Japan vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 18% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$74,090
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥11,039,410
per year
PPP Adjusted
$166,577
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
24,533
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$87,321
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩115,263,720
per year
PPP Adjusted
$185,196
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
17,748
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Doctor (General Practitioner)s in South Korea earn 18% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 11%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Doctor (General Practitioner)'s salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Doctor (General Practitioner)s more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Doctor (General Practitioner)s an estimated $87,321 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $74,090 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Doctor (General Practitioner) in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $166,577 USD in Japan and $185,196 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Doctor (General Practitioner)s?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Doctor (General Practitioner) in Japan can buy about 24,533 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 17,748 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