Research Scientist: Brazil vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 298% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$13,992
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$69,960
per year
PPP Adjusted
$102,595
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,055
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$55,654
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩73,463,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$118,035
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,312
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Research Scientists in South Korea earn 298% more than in Brazil (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 15%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Research Scientists more: Brazil or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Research Scientists an estimated $55,654 USD per year, which is 298% more than Brazil's estimated $13,992 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Research Scientist in Brazil vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $102,595 USD in Brazil and $118,035 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Research Scientists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Brazil can buy about 3,055 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,312 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index