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Biologist: Poland vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$36,759

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚148,874

per year

PPP Adjusted

$125,540

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,044

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$49,828

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ65,772,960

per year

PPP Adjusted

$105,679

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,128

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$36.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$49.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$125.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$105.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,044
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,128

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Biologists in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Biologist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Biologists more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Biologists an estimated $49,828 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $36,759 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $125,540 USD in Poland and $105,679 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Biologist in Poland can buy about 8,044 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,128 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