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Astronomer: Portugal vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 33% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Portugal

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$50,443

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ46,408

per year

PPP Adjusted

$143,561

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,376

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 33%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$66,981

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ9,980,169

per year

PPP Adjusted

$150,594

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

22,179

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$50.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$67.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$143.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$150.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
9,376
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
22,179

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Astronomers in Japan earn 33% more than in Portugal (nominal USD).

  • โ—

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

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer's salary buys 2.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Astronomers more: Portugal or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Astronomers an estimated $66,981 USD per year, which is 33% more than Portugal's estimated $50,443 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Astronomer in Portugal vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $143,561 USD in Portugal and $150,594 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Astronomers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer in Portugal can buy about 9,376 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 22,179 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