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Respiratory Therapist: 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)

$24,280

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚98,334

per year

PPP Adjusted

$82,921

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,313

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$32,913

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ43,445,160

per year

PPP Adjusted

$69,804

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,690

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$24.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$32.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$82.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$69.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
5,313
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,690

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Respiratory Therapists 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 Respiratory Therapist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Respiratory Therapists more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Respiratory Therapists an estimated $32,913 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $24,280 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $82,921 USD in Poland and $69,804 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Respiratory Therapists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Respiratory Therapist in Poland can buy about 5,313 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,690 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