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Astronomer: Canada vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada pays 13% more

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Canada

CAD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$89,303

per year

Local Currency (CAD)

C$121,452

per year

PPP Adjusted

$130,885

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,266

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 31%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$78,943

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ104,204,760

per year

PPP Adjusted

$167,428

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,045

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
$89.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$78.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
$130.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$167.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
16,266
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
16,045

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Astronomers in Canada earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 28%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Astronomers more: Canada or South Korea?โ–พ

Canada pays Astronomers an estimated $89,303 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $78,943 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $130,885 USD in Canada and $167,428 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Astronomer in Canada can buy about 16,266 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 16,045 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