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Environmental Scientist: 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)

$33,209

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚134,496

per year

PPP Adjusted

$113,416

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,267

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$45,016

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ59,421,120

per year

PPP Adjusted

$95,473

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,150

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$33.2K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$45.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$113.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$95.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
7,267
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
9,150

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Environmental Scientists 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 Environmental Scientist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Environmental Scientists more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Environmental Scientists an estimated $45,016 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $33,209 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $113,416 USD in Poland and $95,473 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Environmental Scientists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Environmental Scientist in Poland can buy about 7,267 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,150 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