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Optometrist: 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)

$35,604

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ32,756

per year

PPP Adjusted

$101,329

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,618

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 33%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

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%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$35.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$47.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$101.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$106.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
6,618
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,655

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Optometrists 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 Optometrist's salary buys 2.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Japan pays Optometrists an estimated $47,278 USD per year, which is 33% more than Portugal's estimated $35,604 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $101,329 USD in Portugal and $106,295 USD in Japan. 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 Portugal can buy about 6,618 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,655 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