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Supply Chain Manager: 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)

$23,938

per year

Local Currency (CRC)

โ‚ก12,447,760

per year

PPP Adjusted

$132,022

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

4,384

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 14%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,645

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,695,105

per year

PPP Adjusted

$116,114

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

17,101

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$23.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$51.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
$132.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$116.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica
4,384
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
17,101

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Supply Chain Managers 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 Supply Chain Manager's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Supply Chain Managers more: Costa Rica or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Supply Chain Managers an estimated $51,645 USD per year, which is 116% more than Costa Rica's estimated $23,938 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $132,022 USD in Costa Rica and $116,114 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Supply Chain Managers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Supply Chain Manager in Costa Rica can buy about 4,384 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 17,101 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