Hairdresser: 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)
$19,041
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥2,837,109
per year
PPP Adjusted
$42,810
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,305
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$22,441
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩29,622,120
per year
PPP Adjusted
$47,594
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,561
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Hairdressers 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 Hairdresser's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Hairdressers more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Hairdressers an estimated $22,441 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $19,041 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Hairdresser in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $42,810 USD in Japan and $47,594 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Hairdressers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Hairdresser in Japan can buy about 6,305 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 4,561 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