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Veterinary Technician: Portugal vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 33% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Portugal

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$15,568

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ14,323

per year

PPP Adjusted

$44,307

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

2,894

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 33%

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$20,673

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,080,277

per year

PPP Adjusted

$46,479

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,845

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$15.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$20.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
$44.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$46.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
2,894
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
6,845

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Veterinary Technicians in Japan earn 33% more than in Portugal (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Veterinary Technician's salary buys 2.4x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Veterinary Technicians more: Portugal or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Veterinary Technicians an estimated $20,673 USD per year, which is 33% more than Portugal's estimated $15,568 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Veterinary Technician in Portugal vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $44,307 USD in Portugal and $46,479 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Veterinary Technicians?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Veterinary Technician in Portugal can buy about 2,894 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 6,845 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