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Dental Hygienist: Poland vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$28,461

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚115,267

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,200

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,228

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$38,580

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ50,925,600

per year

PPP Adjusted

$81,823

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,841

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$28.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$38.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$97.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$81.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
6,228
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
7,841

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Dental Hygienists in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Dental Hygienist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Dental Hygienists more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Dental Hygienists an estimated $38,580 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $28,461 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Dental Hygienist in Poland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $97,200 USD in Poland and $81,823 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Dental Hygienists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Dental Hygienist in Poland can buy about 6,228 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,841 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