Veterinary Technician: Colombia vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 186% more
Colombia
COP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$7,231
per year
Local Currency (COP)
COL$29,647,100
per year
PPP Adjusted
$73,987
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,755
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 7%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$20,673
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,080,277
per year
PPP Adjusted
$46,479
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,845
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
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Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Veterinary Technicians in Japan earn 186% more than in Colombia (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Colombia still leads by 59%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Veterinary Technician's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Veterinary Technicians more: Colombia or Japan?▾
Japan pays Veterinary Technicians an estimated $20,673 USD per year, which is 186% more than Colombia's estimated $7,231 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Veterinary Technician in Colombia vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $73,987 USD in Colombia and $46,479 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Veterinary Technicians?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Veterinary Technician in Colombia can buy about 1,755 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 6,845 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index