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Astronomer: Spain vs Germany

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 45% more

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Spain

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$65,579

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ60,333

per year

PPP Adjusted

$158,056

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,945

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 45%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$95,109

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ87,500

per year

PPP Adjusted

$137,442

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,541

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$65.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$95.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$158.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$137.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
11,945
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
16,541

Key Takeaways

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    Astronomers in Germany earn 45% more than in Spain (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Spain still leads by 15%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Astronomers more: Spain or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Astronomers an estimated $95,109 USD per year, which is 45% more than Spain's estimated $65,579 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $158,056 USD in Spain and $137,442 USD in Germany. 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 Spain can buy about 11,945 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 16,541 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