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Nurse: 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)

$27,118

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚109,828

per year

PPP Adjusted

$92,614

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,934

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$36,761

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ48,524,520

per year

PPP Adjusted

$77,965

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,472

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$27.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$36.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$92.6K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$78.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
5,934
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
7,472

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Nurses 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 Nurse's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays Nurses an estimated $36,761 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $27,118 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $92,614 USD in Poland and $77,965 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Nurses?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Nurse in Poland can buy about 5,934 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,472 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