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Optometrist: Poland vs Germany

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 63% more

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Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$41,106

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚166,479

per year

PPP Adjusted

$140,386

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,995

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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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%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$41.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$67.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$140.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$97.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,995
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
11,675

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Optometrists in Germany earn 63% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 45%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Optometrists more: Poland or Germany?โ–พ

Germany pays Optometrists an estimated $67,131 USD per year, which is 63% more than Poland's estimated $41,106 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $140,386 USD in Poland and $97,011 USD in Germany. 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 Poland can buy about 8,995 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 11,675 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