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Geologist: Spain vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 2% more

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Spain

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$43,868

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ40,359

per year

PPP Adjusted

$105,729

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,991

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 45%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$44,806

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,676,094

per year

PPP Adjusted

$100,738

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,836

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$43.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$44.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$105.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$100.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
7,991
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
14,836

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Geologists in Japan earn 2% more than in Spain (nominal USD).

  • โ—

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

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Geologist's salary buys 1.9x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Geologists more: Spain or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Geologists an estimated $44,806 USD per year, which is 2% more than Spain's estimated $43,868 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $105,729 USD in Spain and $100,738 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Geologist in Spain can buy about 7,991 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 14,836 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