Veterinary Technician: Japan vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 18% more
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%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$24,365
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩32,161,800
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,675
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,952
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Veterinary Technicians in South Korea earn 18% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 11%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Veterinary Technician's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Veterinary Technicians more: Japan or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Veterinary Technicians an estimated $24,365 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $20,673 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Veterinary Technician in Japan vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $46,479 USD in Japan and $51,675 USD in South Korea. 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 Japan can buy about 6,845 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 4,952 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