Auto Mechanic: Spain vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 20% more
Spain
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$24,080
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€22,154
per year
PPP Adjusted
$58,037
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,386
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 45%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,987
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩38,262,840
per year
PPP Adjusted
$61,478
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,892
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
- ●
Auto Mechanics in South Korea earn 20% more than in Spain (nominal USD).
- ●
After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
- ●
Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
Free · No login required
Explore More
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Auto Mechanics more: Spain or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Auto Mechanics an estimated $28,987 USD per year, which is 20% more than Spain's estimated $24,080 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Auto Mechanic in Spain vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $58,037 USD in Spain and $61,478 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Auto Mechanics?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Auto Mechanic in Spain can buy about 4,386 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,892 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