Firefighter: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇸🇪 Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,175
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr453,338
per year
PPP Adjusted
$54,391
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,318
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,250
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩50,490,000
per year
PPP Adjusted
$81,123
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,774
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Firefighters 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 Firefighter's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Firefighters more: Sweden or South Korea?▾
Sweden pays Firefighters an estimated $43,175 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $38,250 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Firefighter in Sweden vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $54,391 USD in Sweden and $81,123 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Firefighters?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter in Sweden can buy about 7,318 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,774 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