Chef: Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$26,127
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล105,814
per year
PPP Adjusted
$89,229
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,717
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$35,417
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ46,750,440
per year
PPP Adjusted
$75,115
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,199
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Chefs in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Chef's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Chefs more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Chefs an estimated $35,417 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $26,127 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Chef in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $89,229 USD in Poland and $75,115 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Chefs?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Chef in Poland can buy about 5,717 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,199 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