Anesthesiologist: Canada vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇨🇦 Canada pays 13% more
Canada
CAD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$138,845
per year
Local Currency (CAD)
C$188,829
per year
PPP Adjusted
$203,495
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
25,291
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 31%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$122,739
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩162,015,480
per year
PPP Adjusted
$260,313
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
24,947
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Anesthesiologists in Canada earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 28%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Anesthesiologist's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Anesthesiologists more: Canada or South Korea?▾
Canada pays Anesthesiologists an estimated $138,845 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $122,739 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Anesthesiologist in Canada vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $203,495 USD in Canada and $260,313 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Anesthesiologists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Anesthesiologist in Canada can buy about 25,291 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 24,947 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