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HVAC Technician: France vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France pays 27% more

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France

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,136

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ32,325

per year

PPP Adjusted

$59,678

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,885

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 38%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$27,641

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ4,118,509

per year

PPP Adjusted

$62,145

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,153

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
$35.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$27.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
$59.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$62.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
5,885
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
9,153

Key Takeaways

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    HVAC Technicians in France earn 27% 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 HVAC Technician's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays HVAC Technicians more: France or Japan?โ–พ

France pays HVAC Technicians an estimated $35,136 USD per year, which is 27% more than Japan's estimated $27,641 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a HVAC Technician in France vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $59,678 USD in France and $62,145 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for HVAC Technicians?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a HVAC Technician in France can buy about 5,885 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 9,153 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