Physician Assistant: Japan vs France
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ซ๐ท France pays 27% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$42,630
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
ยฅ6,351,870
per year
PPP Adjusted
$95,845
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
14,116
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
France
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$54,189
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
โฌ49,854
per year
PPP Adjusted
$92,039
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,077
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 38%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Physician Assistants 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 Physician Assistant's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Physician Assistants more: Japan or France?โพ
France pays Physician Assistants an estimated $54,189 USD per year, which is 27% more than Japan's estimated $42,630 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Physician Assistant in Japan vs France?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $95,845 USD in Japan and $92,039 USD in France. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Physician Assistants?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Physician Assistant in Japan can buy about 14,116 Big Macs per year, while in France it's about 9,077 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