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Architect: Sweden vs South Korea

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

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden pays 13% more

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Sweden

SEK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$57,690

per year

Local Currency (SEK)

kr605,745

per year

PPP Adjusted

$72,677

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,778

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 33%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,111

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

β‚©67,466,520

per year

PPP Adjusted

$108,400

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,388

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$57.7K
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
$51.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
$72.7K
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
$108.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
9,778
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
10,388

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Architects in Sweden earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 49%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Architects more: Sweden or South Korea?β–Ύ

Sweden pays Architects an estimated $57,690 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $51,111 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in Sweden vs South Korea?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $72,677 USD in Sweden and $108,400 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Architects?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in Sweden can buy about 9,778 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,388 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index