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Software Architect: Slovakia vs Japan

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

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan pays 53% more

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Slovakia

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,021

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

€43,259

per year

PPP Adjusted

$155,171

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,404

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 19%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$71,810

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯10,699,690

per year

PPP Adjusted

$161,451

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

23,778

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia
$47.0K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$71.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia
$155.2K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$161.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia
9,404
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
23,778

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Software Architects in Japan earn 53% more than in Slovakia (nominal USD).

  • ●

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

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Software Architect's salary buys 2.5x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Software Architects more: Slovakia or Japan?β–Ύ

Japan pays Software Architects an estimated $71,810 USD per year, which is 53% more than Slovakia's estimated $47,021 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Software Architect in Slovakia vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $155,171 USD in Slovakia and $161,451 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Software Architects?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Software Architect in Slovakia can buy about 9,404 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 23,778 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