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Geologist: Poland vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$38,957

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚157,776

per year

PPP Adjusted

$133,046

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,525

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$52,808

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ69,706,560

per year

PPP Adjusted

$111,999

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,733

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$39.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$52.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$133.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$112.0K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,525
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,733

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Geologists in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Geologist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Geologists more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Geologists an estimated $52,808 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $38,957 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Geologist in Poland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $133,046 USD in Poland and $111,999 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Geologists?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Geologist in Poland can buy about 8,525 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,733 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