Broadcast Journalist: Mexico vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 143% more
Mexico
MXN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$12,293
per year
Local Currency (MXN)
MX$211,440
per year
PPP Adjusted
$66,928
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
2,678
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 12%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$29,874
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥4,451,226
per year
PPP Adjusted
$67,166
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,892
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Broadcast Journalists 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 Broadcast Journalist's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Broadcast Journalists more: Mexico or Japan?▾
Japan pays Broadcast Journalists an estimated $29,874 USD per year, which is 143% more than Mexico's estimated $12,293 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Broadcast Journalist in Mexico vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $66,928 USD in Mexico and $67,166 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Broadcast Journalists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Broadcast Journalist in Mexico can buy about 2,678 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 9,892 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index