Painter: Canada vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇨🇦 Canada pays 13% more
Canada
CAD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$31,706
per year
Local Currency (CAD)
C$43,120
per year
PPP Adjusted
$46,469
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,775
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 31%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$28,028
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩36,996,960
per year
PPP Adjusted
$59,444
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,697
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
- ●
Painters in Canada earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
- ●
After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 28%.
- ●
Using the Big Mac Index, a Painter's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.
Free · No login required
Explore More
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Painters more: Canada or South Korea?▾
Canada pays Painters an estimated $31,706 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $28,028 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Painter in Canada vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $46,469 USD in Canada and $59,444 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Painters?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Painter in Canada can buy about 5,775 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,697 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