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Truck Driver: Denmark vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark pays 52% more

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Denmark

DKK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$44,321

per year

Local Currency (DKK)

kr304,928

per year

PPP Adjusted

$49,532

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,707

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 10%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$29,066

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ4,330,834

per year

PPP Adjusted

$65,349

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,625

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
$44.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$29.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
$49.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$65.3K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
8,707
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
9,625

Key Takeaways

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    Truck Drivers in Denmark earn 52% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 32%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Truck Drivers more: Denmark or Japan?โ–พ

Denmark pays Truck Drivers an estimated $44,321 USD per year, which is 52% more than Japan's estimated $29,066 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Truck Driver in Denmark vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $49,532 USD in Denmark and $65,349 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Truck Drivers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver in Denmark can buy about 8,707 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 9,625 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