University Professor: Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$44,935
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล181,987
per year
PPP Adjusted
$153,463
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,833
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$60,911
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ80,402,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$129,184
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,380
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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University Professors in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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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?โพ
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?โพ
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?โพ
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