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City Planner: Estonia vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 28% more

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Estonia

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$33,385

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ30,714

per year

PPP Adjusted

$84,380

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,275

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 38%

Higher Pay
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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$42,837

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,382,713

per year

PPP Adjusted

$96,311

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,184

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
$33.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$42.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
$84.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$96.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
6,275
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
14,184

Key Takeaways

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    City Planners in Japan earn 28% more than in Estonia (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 14%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner's salary buys 2.3x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays City Planners more: Estonia or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays City Planners an estimated $42,837 USD per year, which is 28% more than Estonia's estimated $33,385 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a City Planner in Estonia vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $84,380 USD in Estonia and $96,311 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for City Planners?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner in Estonia can buy about 6,275 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 14,184 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