Truck Driver: Japan vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 42% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$29,066
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥4,330,834
per year
PPP Adjusted
$65,349
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,625
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$41,272
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€37,970
per year
PPP Adjusted
$59,642
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,178
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Truck Drivers in Germany earn 42% 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 Truck Driver's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Truck Drivers more: Japan or Germany?▾
Germany pays Truck Drivers an estimated $41,272 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $29,066 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Truck Driver in Japan vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $65,349 USD in Japan and $59,642 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Truck Drivers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver in Japan can buy about 9,625 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 7,178 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