ESL Teacher: Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,380
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล114,939
per year
PPP Adjusted
$96,924
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,210
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,470
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ50,780,400
per year
PPP Adjusted
$81,590
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,819
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
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Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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ESL Teachers in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a ESL Teacher's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays ESL Teachers more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays ESL Teachers an estimated $38,470 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $28,380 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a ESL Teacher in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $96,924 USD in Poland and $81,590 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for ESL Teachers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a ESL Teacher in Poland can buy about 6,210 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,819 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