Auto Mechanic: Japan vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 18% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$24,595
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
ยฅ3,664,655
per year
PPP Adjusted
$55,297
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,144
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,987
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ38,262,840
per year
PPP Adjusted
$61,478
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,892
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Auto Mechanics 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 Auto Mechanic's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Auto Mechanics more: Japan or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Auto Mechanics an estimated $28,987 USD per year, which is 18% more than Japan's estimated $24,595 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Auto Mechanic in Japan vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $55,297 USD in Japan and $61,478 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Auto Mechanics?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic in Japan can buy about 8,144 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,892 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