EMT: Singapore vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇸🇬 Singapore pays 51% more
Singapore
SGD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,403
per year
Local Currency (SGD)
S$46,100
per year
PPP Adjusted
$31,000
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,258
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 14%
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%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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EMTs in Singapore earn 51% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 66%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays EMTs more: Singapore or Japan?▾
Singapore pays EMTs an estimated $34,403 USD per year, which is 51% more than Japan's estimated $22,849 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a EMT in Singapore vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $31,000 USD in Singapore and $51,372 USD in Japan. 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 Singapore can buy about 7,258 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,566 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