Preschool Teacher: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
πΈπͺ Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$30,120
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr316,260
per year
PPP Adjusted
$37,945
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,105
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$26,685
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
β©35,224,200
per year
PPP Adjusted
$56,595
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,424
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Preschool Teachers in Sweden earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 49%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Preschool Teacher's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Preschool Teachers more: Sweden or South Korea?βΎ
Sweden pays Preschool Teachers an estimated $30,120 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $26,685 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Preschool Teacher in Sweden vs South Korea?βΎ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $37,945 USD in Sweden and $56,595 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Preschool Teachers?βΎ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Preschool Teacher in Sweden can buy about 5,105 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,424 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index