Research Scientist: 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)
$41,056
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล166,277
per year
PPP Adjusted
$140,215
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,984
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$55,654
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ73,463,280
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 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 Research Scientist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Research Scientists more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Research Scientists an estimated $55,654 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $41,056 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Research Scientist in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $140,215 USD in Poland 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?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Poland can buy about 8,984 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 ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index