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Journalist: 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)

$23,537

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚95,325

per year

PPP Adjusted

$80,384

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,150

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$31,906

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ42,115,920

per year

PPP Adjusted

$67,668

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

6,485

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$23.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$31.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$80.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$67.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
5,150
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
6,485

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Journalists 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 Journalist's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

South Korea pays Journalists an estimated $31,906 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $23,537 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $80,384 USD in Poland and $67,668 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Journalist in Poland can buy about 5,150 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,485 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