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University Professor: 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)

$44,935

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚181,987

per year

PPP Adjusted

$153,463

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,833

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$60,911

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ80,402,520

per year

PPP Adjusted

$129,184

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,380

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$44.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$60.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$153.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$129.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
9,833
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
12,380

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    University Professors 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 University Professor's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays University Professors an estimated $60,911 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $44,935 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $153,463 USD in Poland and $129,184 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for University Professors?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a University Professor in Poland can buy about 9,833 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 12,380 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