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IT Manager: Portugal vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 33% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Portugal

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$45,827

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ42,161

per year

PPP Adjusted

$130,424

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,518

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 33%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$60,852

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ9,066,948

per year

PPP Adjusted

$136,814

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

20,150

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$45.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$60.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$130.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$136.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
8,518
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
20,150

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    IT Managers in Japan earn 33% more than in Portugal (nominal USD).

  • โ—

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

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a IT Manager's salary buys 2.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays IT Managers more: Portugal or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays IT Managers an estimated $60,852 USD per year, which is 33% more than Portugal's estimated $45,827 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a IT Manager in Portugal vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $130,424 USD in Portugal and $136,814 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for IT Managers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a IT Manager in Portugal can buy about 8,518 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 20,150 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