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Optometrist: Finland vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland pays 6% more

Higher Pay
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Finland

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$59,040

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ54,317

per year

PPP Adjusted

$83,999

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,058

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 40%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$55,721

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ73,551,720

per year

PPP Adjusted

$118,177

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,325

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$59.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$55.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
$84.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$118.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
10,058
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
11,325

Key Takeaways

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    Optometrists in Finland earn 6% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 41%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Optometrists more: Finland or South Korea?โ–พ

Finland pays Optometrists an estimated $59,040 USD per year, which is 6% more than South Korea's estimated $55,721 USD.

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

The PPP-adjusted salary is $83,999 USD in Finland and $118,177 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

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

Using the Big Mac Index, a Optometrist in Finland can buy about 10,058 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,325 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