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Locksmith: China vs Germany

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 273% more

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China

CNY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$9,072

per year

Local Currency (CNY)

ยฅ65,681

per year

PPP Adjusted

$54,439

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

2,637

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 10%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$33,841

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ31,134

per year

PPP Adjusted

$48,904

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,885

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$9.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$33.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$54.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$48.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
2,637
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
5,885

Key Takeaways

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    Locksmiths in Germany earn 273% more than in China (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), China still leads by 11%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Locksmiths more: China or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Locksmiths an estimated $33,841 USD per year, which is 273% more than China's estimated $9,072 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Locksmith in China vs Germany?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $54,439 USD in China and $48,904 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Locksmiths?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith in China can buy about 2,637 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 5,885 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