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Mechanical Engineer: Slovenia vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 30% more

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Slovenia

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,255

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ32,435

per year

PPP Adjusted

$83,133

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,748

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 36%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$45,760

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ6,818,240

per year

PPP Adjusted

$102,882

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,152

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
$35.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$45.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
$83.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$102.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
7,748
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,152

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Mechanical Engineers in Japan earn 30% more than in Slovenia (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 24%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Mechanical Engineer's salary buys 2.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Mechanical Engineers more: Slovenia or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Mechanical Engineers an estimated $45,760 USD per year, which is 30% more than Slovenia's estimated $35,255 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Slovenia vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $83,133 USD in Slovenia and $102,882 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Mechanical Engineers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Mechanical Engineer in Slovenia can buy about 7,748 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,152 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