City Planner: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇸🇪 Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$56,987
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr598,364
per year
PPP Adjusted
$71,791
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,659
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$50,488
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩66,644,160
per year
PPP Adjusted
$107,078
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,262
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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City Planners in Sweden earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 49%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays City Planners more: Sweden or South Korea?▾
Sweden pays City Planners an estimated $56,987 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $50,488 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a City Planner in Sweden vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $71,791 USD in Sweden and $107,078 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for City Planners?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a City Planner in Sweden can buy about 9,659 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,262 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