University Professor: China vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 163% more
China
CNY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$19,672
per year
Local Currency (CNY)
¥142,425
per year
PPP Adjusted
$118,047
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,719
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 10%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$51,682
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥7,700,618
per year
PPP Adjusted
$116,197
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
17,113
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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University Professors in Japan earn 163% more than in China (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 University Professor's salary buys 3.0x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays University Professors more: China or Japan?▾
Japan pays University Professors an estimated $51,682 USD per year, which is 163% more than China's estimated $19,672 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a University Professor in China vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $118,047 USD in China and $116,197 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for University Professors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a University Professor in China can buy about 5,719 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 17,113 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