Nurse: China vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 210% more
China
CNY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$11,872
per year
Local Currency (CNY)
¥85,953
per year
PPP Adjusted
$71,241
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,451
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 10%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$36,761
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩48,524,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$77,965
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,472
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Nurses in South Korea earn 210% more than in China (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Nurse's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Nurses more: China or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Nurses an estimated $36,761 USD per year, which is 210% more than China's estimated $11,872 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Nurse in China vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $71,241 USD in China and $77,965 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Nurses?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Nurse in China can buy about 3,451 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,472 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