Librarian: Brazil vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 237% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$10,114
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$50,570
per year
PPP Adjusted
$74,160
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
2,208
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,133
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥5,085,817
per year
PPP Adjusted
$76,741
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,302
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Librarians in Japan earn 237% more than in Brazil (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 Librarian's salary buys 5.1x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Librarians more: Brazil or Japan?▾
Japan pays Librarians an estimated $34,133 USD per year, which is 237% more than Brazil's estimated $10,114 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Librarian in Brazil vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $74,160 USD in Brazil and $76,741 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Librarians?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Librarian in Brazil can buy about 2,208 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,302 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