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Research Scientist: Poland vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 15% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$41,056

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚166,277

per year

PPP Adjusted

$140,215

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,984

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,221

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,035,929

per year

PPP Adjusted

$106,167

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,636

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$41.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$47.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$140.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$106.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,984
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,636

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Research Scientists in Japan earn 15% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 32%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Research Scientists more: Poland or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Research Scientists an estimated $47,221 USD per year, which is 15% more than Poland's estimated $41,056 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Research Scientist in Poland vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $140,215 USD in Poland and $106,167 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Research Scientists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Poland can buy about 8,984 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,636 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