Electrician: 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)
$30,821
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€28,355
per year
PPP Adjusted
$74,284
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,614
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 45%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$37,102
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩48,974,640
per year
PPP Adjusted
$78,688
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,541
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Electricians in South Korea earn 20% more than in Spain (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Electrician's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Electricians more: Spain or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Electricians an estimated $37,102 USD per year, which is 20% more than Spain's estimated $30,821 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Electrician in Spain vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $74,284 USD in Spain and $78,688 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Electricians?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Electrician in Spain can buy about 5,614 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,541 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