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Optometrist: Japan vs Germany

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 42% more

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,278

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,044,422

per year

PPP Adjusted

$106,295

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,655

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$67,131

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ61,761

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,011

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,675

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$47.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$67.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$106.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$97.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,655
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
11,675

Key Takeaways

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    Optometrists in Germany earn 42% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Optometrists more: Japan or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Optometrists an estimated $67,131 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $47,278 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $106,295 USD in Japan and $97,011 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist in Japan can buy about 15,655 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 11,675 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