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Occupational Therapist: Sweden vs Japan

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

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden pays 33% more

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Sweden

SEK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,924

per year

Local Currency (SEK)

kr492,702

per year

PPP Adjusted

$59,114

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,953

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 33%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,273

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯5,255,677

per year

PPP Adjusted

$79,305

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,680

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$46.9K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$35.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$59.1K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$79.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
7,953
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
11,680

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Occupational Therapists in Sweden earn 33% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 34%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Occupational Therapist's salary buys 1.5x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Occupational Therapists more: Sweden or Japan?β–Ύ

Sweden pays Occupational Therapists an estimated $46,924 USD per year, which is 33% more than Japan's estimated $35,273 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Occupational Therapist in Sweden vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $59,114 USD in Sweden and $79,305 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Occupational Therapists?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Occupational Therapist in Sweden can buy about 7,953 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,680 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index