Auto Mechanic: Brazil vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 237% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$7,288
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$36,440
per year
PPP Adjusted
$53,438
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,591
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$24,595
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,664,655
per year
PPP Adjusted
$55,297
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,144
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Auto Mechanics in Japan earn 237% more than in Brazil (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic's salary buys 5.1x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Auto Mechanics more: Brazil or Japan?▾
Japan pays Auto Mechanics an estimated $24,595 USD per year, which is 237% more than Brazil's estimated $7,288 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Auto Mechanic in Brazil vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $53,438 USD in Brazil and $55,297 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Auto Mechanics?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic in Brazil can buy about 1,591 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 8,144 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