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Concierge: Costa Rica vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 116% more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท

Costa Rica

CRC

Estimated Salary (USD)

$10,288

per year

Local Currency (CRC)

โ‚ก5,349,760

per year

PPP Adjusted

$56,740

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

1,884

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 14%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$22,196

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,307,204

per year

PPP Adjusted

$49,903

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,350

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$10.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$22.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$56.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$49.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
1,884
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,350

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Concierges in Japan earn 116% more than in Costa Rica (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Costa Rica still leads by 14%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Concierge's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Concierges more: Costa Rica or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Concierges an estimated $22,196 USD per year, which is 116% more than Costa Rica's estimated $10,288 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Concierge in Costa Rica vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $56,740 USD in Costa Rica and $49,903 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Concierges?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Concierge in Costa Rica can buy about 1,884 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,350 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