EMT: Japan vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 42% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$22,849
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,404,501
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,372
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,566
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$32,444
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€29,848
per year
PPP Adjusted
$46,885
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,642
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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EMTs in Germany earn 42% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays EMTs more: Japan or Germany?▾
Germany pays EMTs an estimated $32,444 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $22,849 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a EMT in Japan vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $51,372 USD in Japan and $46,885 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for EMTs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT in Japan can buy about 7,566 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 5,642 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