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Optometrist: Spain vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 2% more

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Spain

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,288

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ42,585

per year

PPP Adjusted

$111,562

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,431

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 45%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,278

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,044,422

per year

PPP Adjusted

$106,295

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,655

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$46.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$47.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
$111.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$106.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
8,431
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
15,655

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Optometrists in Japan earn 2% more than in Spain (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist's salary buys 1.9x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Optometrists more: Spain or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Optometrists an estimated $47,278 USD per year, which is 2% more than Spain's estimated $46,288 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $111,562 USD in Spain and $106,295 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist in Spain can buy about 8,431 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,655 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