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Locksmith: Germany vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 42% more

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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%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$23,833

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,551,117

per year

PPP Adjusted

$53,584

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,892

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$33.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$23.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$48.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$53.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
5,885
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,892

Key Takeaways

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    Locksmiths in Germany earn 42% 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 Locksmith's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Germany pays Locksmiths an estimated $33,841 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $23,833 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $48,904 USD in Germany and $53,584 USD in Japan. 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 Germany can buy about 5,885 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,892 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