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Astronomer: Slovenia vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 30% more

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Slovenia

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,605

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ47,477

per year

PPP Adjusted

$121,687

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,342

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 36%

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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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
$51.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$67.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
$121.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$150.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
11,342
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
22,179

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Astronomers in Japan earn 30% more than in Slovenia (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 24%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer's salary buys 2.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Japan pays Astronomers an estimated $66,981 USD per year, which is 30% more than Slovenia's estimated $51,605 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $121,687 USD in Slovenia 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 Slovenia can buy about 11,342 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