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Painter: Costa Rica vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 116% more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท

Costa Rica

CRC

Estimated Salary (USD)

$11,023

per year

Local Currency (CRC)

โ‚ก5,731,960

per year

PPP Adjusted

$60,794

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

2,019

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 14%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$23,781

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,543,369

per year

PPP Adjusted

$53,467

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,875

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$11.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$23.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$60.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$53.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
2,019
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,875

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Painters in Japan earn 116% more than in Costa Rica (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Costa Rica still leads by 14%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Painter's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Painters more: Costa Rica or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Painters an estimated $23,781 USD per year, which is 116% more than Costa Rica's estimated $11,023 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Painter in Costa Rica vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $60,794 USD in Costa Rica and $53,467 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Painter in Costa Rica can buy about 2,019 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,875 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