Bus Driver: Israel vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇮🇱 Israel pays 13% more
Israel
ILS
Estimated Salary (USD)
$29,883
per year
Local Currency (ILS)
₪110,567
per year
PPP Adjusted
$41,099
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,149
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 48%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$26,361
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,927,789
per year
PPP Adjusted
$59,268
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,729
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Bus Drivers in Israel earn 13% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 44%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Bus Drivers more: Israel or Japan?▾
Israel pays Bus Drivers an estimated $29,883 USD per year, which is 13% more than Japan's estimated $26,361 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bus Driver in Israel vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $41,099 USD in Israel and $59,268 USD in Japan. 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 Israel can buy about 6,149 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 8,729 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