Project Manager: Portugal vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฏ๐ต Japan pays 33% more
Portugal
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$35,117
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
โฌ32,308
per year
PPP Adjusted
$99,943
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,527
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 33%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$46,630
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
ยฅ6,947,870
per year
PPP Adjusted
$104,839
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
15,440
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Project Managers in Japan earn 33% more than in Portugal (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 Project Manager's salary buys 2.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Project Managers more: Portugal or Japan?โพ
Japan pays Project Managers an estimated $46,630 USD per year, which is 33% more than Portugal's estimated $35,117 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Project Manager in Portugal vs Japan?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $99,943 USD in Portugal and $104,839 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Project Managers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Project Manager in Portugal can buy about 6,527 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,440 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