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Architect: South Korea vs Switzerland

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland pays 49% more

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,111

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ67,466,520

per year

PPP Adjusted

$108,400

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,388

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$76,258

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF67,107

per year

PPP Adjusted

$58,214

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,021

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$51.1K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$76.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$108.4K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$58.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,388
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
10,021

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Architects in Switzerland earn 49% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea still leads by 86%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Architects more: South Korea or Switzerland?โ–พ

Switzerland pays Architects an estimated $76,258 USD per year, which is 49% more than South Korea's estimated $51,111 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in South Korea vs Switzerland?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $108,400 USD in South Korea and $58,214 USD in Switzerland. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Architects?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in South Korea can buy about 10,388 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 10,021 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