Construction Worker: Chile vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 41% more
Chile
CLP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$16,220
per year
Local Currency (CLP)
CLP$15,409,000
per year
PPP Adjusted
$69,438
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,420
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 29%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$22,947
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,419,103
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,592
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,598
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Construction Workers in Japan earn 41% more than in Chile (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Chile still leads by 35%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Construction Worker's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Construction Workers more: Chile or Japan?▾
Japan pays Construction Workers an estimated $22,947 USD per year, which is 41% more than Chile's estimated $16,220 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Construction Worker in Chile vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $69,438 USD in Chile and $51,592 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Construction Workers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Construction Worker in Chile can buy about 4,420 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,598 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