Paralegal: France vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇫🇷 France pays 27% more
France
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$32,456
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€29,860
per year
PPP Adjusted
$55,126
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,437
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 38%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$25,533
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥3,804,417
per year
PPP Adjusted
$57,406
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,455
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Paralegals in France earn 27% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Paralegal's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Paralegals more: France or Japan?▾
France pays Paralegals an estimated $32,456 USD per year, which is 27% more than Japan's estimated $25,533 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Paralegal in France vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $55,126 USD in France and $57,406 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Paralegals?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Paralegal in France can buy about 5,437 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 8,455 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index