Architect: Brazil vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 298% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$12,850
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$64,250
per year
PPP Adjusted
$94,221
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
2,806
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$51,111
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩67,466,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$108,400
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,388
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Architects in South Korea earn 298% more than in Brazil (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 15%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Architects more: Brazil or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Architects an estimated $51,111 USD per year, which is 298% more than Brazil's estimated $12,850 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in Brazil vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $94,221 USD in Brazil and $108,400 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Architects?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in Brazil can buy about 2,806 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,388 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