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Microbiologist: Spain vs Germany

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 45% more

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Spain

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$40,480

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ37,242

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,564

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,373

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 45%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$58,708

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ54,011

per year

PPP Adjusted

$84,839

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,210

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$40.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$58.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$97.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$84.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
7,373
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
10,210

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Microbiologists in Germany earn 45% more than in Spain (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Spain still leads by 15%.

  • โ—

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Microbiologists more: Spain or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Microbiologists an estimated $58,708 USD per year, which is 45% more than Spain's estimated $40,480 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $97,564 USD in Spain and $84,839 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Microbiologist in Spain can buy about 7,373 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 10,210 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