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Biomedical Engineer: Greece vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 68% more

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Greece

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$31,960

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ29,403

per year

PPP Adjusted

$108,519

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,536

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 26%

Higher Pay
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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$53,803

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ71,019,960

per year

PPP Adjusted

$114,109

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,936

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
$32.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$53.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
$108.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$114.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
6,536
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,936

Key Takeaways

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    Biomedical Engineers in South Korea earn 68% more than in Greece (nominal USD).

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

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Biomedical Engineer's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Biomedical Engineers more: Greece or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Biomedical Engineers an estimated $53,803 USD per year, which is 68% more than Greece's estimated $31,960 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Biomedical Engineer in Greece vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $108,519 USD in Greece and $114,109 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Biomedical Engineers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Biomedical Engineer in Greece can buy about 6,536 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,936 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