CFO: Colombia vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 237% more
Colombia
COP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$30,040
per year
Local Currency (COP)
COL$123,164,000
per year
PPP Adjusted
$307,366
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,291
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 7%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$101,214
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩133,602,480
per year
PPP Adjusted
$214,661
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
20,572
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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CFOs in South Korea earn 237% more than in Colombia (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Colombia still leads by 43%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO's salary buys 2.8x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays CFOs more: Colombia or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays CFOs an estimated $101,214 USD per year, which is 237% more than Colombia's estimated $30,040 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CFO in Colombia vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $307,366 USD in Colombia and $214,661 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for CFOs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO in Colombia can buy about 7,291 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 20,572 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