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Environmental Scientist: Finland vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland pays 6% more

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Finland

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$47,698

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ43,882

per year

PPP Adjusted

$67,862

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,126

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 40%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$45,016

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ59,421,120

per year

PPP Adjusted

$95,473

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,150

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$47.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$45.0K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$67.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$95.5K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
8,126
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
9,150

Key Takeaways

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    Environmental Scientists in Finland earn 6% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 41%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Environmental Scientist's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Environmental Scientists more: Finland or South Korea?โ–พ

Finland pays Environmental Scientists an estimated $47,698 USD per year, which is 6% more than South Korea's estimated $45,016 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Environmental Scientist in Finland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $67,862 USD in Finland and $95,473 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Environmental Scientists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Environmental Scientist in Finland can buy about 8,126 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,150 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