Waiter: Colombia vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 186% more
Colombia
COP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$6,380
per year
Local Currency (COP)
COL$26,158,000
per year
PPP Adjusted
$65,280
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,549
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 7%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$18,238
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥2,717,462
per year
PPP Adjusted
$41,005
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,039
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Waiters in Japan earn 186% more than in Colombia (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Colombia still leads by 59%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Waiter's salary buys 3.9x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Waiters more: Colombia or Japan?▾
Japan pays Waiters an estimated $18,238 USD per year, which is 186% more than Colombia's estimated $6,380 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Waiter in Colombia vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $65,280 USD in Colombia and $41,005 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Waiters?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Waiter in Colombia can buy about 1,549 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 6,039 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