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Food 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)

$33,029

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚133,767

per year

PPP Adjusted

$112,801

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,227

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$44,772

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ59,099,040

per year

PPP Adjusted

$94,955

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,100

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$33.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$44.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$112.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$95.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
7,227
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
9,100

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays Food Scientists an estimated $44,772 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $33,029 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $112,801 USD in Poland and $94,955 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Food Scientist in Poland can buy about 7,227 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,100 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