Bartender: Mexico vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 143% more
Mexico
MXN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$7,598
per year
Local Currency (MXN)
MX$130,686
per year
PPP Adjusted
$41,366
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,655
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 12%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$18,465
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥2,751,285
per year
PPP Adjusted
$41,515
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,114
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Bartenders in Japan earn 143% more than in Mexico (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 Bartender's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Bartenders more: Mexico or Japan?▾
Japan pays Bartenders an estimated $18,465 USD per year, which is 143% more than Mexico's estimated $7,598 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bartender in Mexico vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $41,366 USD in Mexico and $41,515 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Bartenders?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Bartender in Mexico can buy about 1,655 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 6,114 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