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Physicist: 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)

$63,967

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚259,066

per year

PPP Adjusted

$218,461

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

13,997

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$104,467

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ96,110

per year

PPP Adjusted

$150,965

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

18,168

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$64.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$104.5K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$218.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$151.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
13,997
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
18,168

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Physicists 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 Physicist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Germany pays Physicists an estimated $104,467 USD per year, which is 63% more than Poland's estimated $63,967 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $218,461 USD in Poland and $150,965 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Physicist in Poland can buy about 13,997 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 18,168 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