Delivery Driver: Australia vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇦🇺 Australia pays 43% more
Australia
AUD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$32,390
per year
Local Currency (AUD)
A$49,557
per year
PPP Adjusted
$38,230
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,651
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 17%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$22,631
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,372,019
per year
PPP Adjusted
$50,881
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,494
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Delivery Drivers in Australia earn 43% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 33%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Delivery Driver's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Delivery Drivers more: Australia or Japan?▾
Australia pays Delivery Drivers an estimated $32,390 USD per year, which is 43% more than Japan's estimated $22,631 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Delivery Driver in Australia vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $38,230 USD in Australia and $50,881 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Delivery Drivers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Delivery Driver in Australia can buy about 6,651 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,494 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