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Locksmith: Japan vs Switzerland

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 76% more

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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%

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Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$41,910

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF36,881

per year

PPP Adjusted

$31,993

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,507

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$23.8K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$41.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$53.6K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$32.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,892
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
5,507

Key Takeaways

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    Locksmiths in Switzerland earn 76% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan still leads by 67%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Switzerland pays Locksmiths an estimated $41,910 USD per year, which is 76% more than Japan's estimated $23,833 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $53,584 USD in Japan and $31,993 USD in Switzerland. 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 Japan can buy about 7,892 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 5,507 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