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HVAC Technician: Estonia vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 51% more

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Estonia

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$21,542

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ19,819

per year

PPP Adjusted

$54,447

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

4,049

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 38%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$32,578

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ43,002,960

per year

PPP Adjusted

$69,094

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,622

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
$21.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$32.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
$54.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$69.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
4,049
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,622

Key Takeaways

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    HVAC Technicians in South Korea earn 51% more than in Estonia (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 27%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a HVAC Technician's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays HVAC Technicians more: Estonia or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays HVAC Technicians an estimated $32,578 USD per year, which is 51% more than Estonia's estimated $21,542 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a HVAC Technician in Estonia vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $54,447 USD in Estonia and $69,094 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for HVAC Technicians?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a HVAC Technician in Estonia can buy about 4,049 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,622 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