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Bus Driver: 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)

$31,069

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ41,011,080

per year

PPP Adjusted

$65,893

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,315

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

Switzerland

CHF

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,356

per year

Local Currency (CHF)

CHF40,793

per year

PPP Adjusted

$35,387

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,091

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 7%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$31.1K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$46.4K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$65.9K
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
$35.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,315
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
6,091

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Bus Drivers 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 Bus Driver's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Switzerland pays Bus Drivers an estimated $46,356 USD per year, which is 49% more than South Korea's estimated $31,069 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $65,893 USD in South Korea and $35,387 USD in Switzerland. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Bus Drivers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver in South Korea can buy about 6,315 Big Macs per year, while in Switzerland it's about 6,091 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