EMT: Portugal vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 57% more
Portugal
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$17,207
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€15,830
per year
PPP Adjusted
$48,971
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,198
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$26,929
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩35,546,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$57,113
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,473
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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EMTs in South Korea earn 57% more than in Portugal (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 17%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays EMTs more: Portugal or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays EMTs an estimated $26,929 USD per year, which is 57% more than Portugal's estimated $17,207 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a EMT in Portugal vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $48,971 USD in Portugal and $57,113 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for EMTs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a EMT in Portugal can buy about 3,198 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,473 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