Bus Driver: Brazil vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 379% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$7,811
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$39,055
per year
PPP Adjusted
$57,273
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,705
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$37,432
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€34,437
per year
PPP Adjusted
$54,093
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,510
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Bus Drivers in Germany earn 379% 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 Bus Driver's salary buys 3.8x more Big Macs in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Bus Drivers more: Brazil or Germany?▾
Germany pays Bus Drivers an estimated $37,432 USD per year, which is 379% more than Brazil's estimated $7,811 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bus Driver in Brazil vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $57,273 USD in Brazil and $54,093 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Bus Drivers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver in Brazil can buy about 1,705 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 6,510 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