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Graphic Designer: Norway vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway pays 40% more

Higher Pay
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Norway

NOK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$40,085

per year

Local Currency (NOK)

kr428,910

per year

PPP Adjusted

$36,939

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,403

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 21%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$28,626

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ4,265,274

per year

PPP Adjusted

$64,360

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,479

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
$40.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$28.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
$36.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$64.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
6,403
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
9,479

Key Takeaways

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    Graphic Designers in Norway earn 40% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 74%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Graphic Designer's salary buys 1.5x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Graphic Designers more: Norway or Japan?โ–พ

Norway pays Graphic Designers an estimated $40,085 USD per year, which is 40% more than Japan's estimated $28,626 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Graphic Designer in Norway vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $36,939 USD in Norway and $64,360 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Graphic Designers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Graphic Designer in Norway can buy about 6,403 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 9,479 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