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Optometrist: Germany vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 20% more

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$67,131

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ61,761

per year

PPP Adjusted

$97,011

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,675

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$55,721

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ73,551,720

per year

PPP Adjusted

$118,177

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,325

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$67.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$55.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$97.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$118.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
11,675
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
11,325

Key Takeaways

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    Optometrists in Germany earn 20% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 22%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Optometrists more: Germany or South Korea?โ–พ

Germany pays Optometrists an estimated $67,131 USD per year, which is 20% more than South Korea's estimated $55,721 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $97,011 USD in Germany and $118,177 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist in Germany can buy about 11,675 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,325 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