Paramedic: Colombia vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 237% more
Colombia
COP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$8,953
per year
Local Currency (COP)
COL$36,707,300
per year
PPP Adjusted
$91,606
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
2,173
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 7%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$30,166
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩39,819,120
per year
PPP Adjusted
$63,978
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,131
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Paramedics in South Korea earn 237% more than in Colombia (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Colombia still leads by 43%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Paramedic's salary buys 2.8x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Paramedics more: Colombia or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Paramedics an estimated $30,166 USD per year, which is 237% more than Colombia's estimated $8,953 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Paramedic in Colombia vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $91,606 USD in Colombia and $63,978 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Paramedics?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Paramedic in Colombia can buy about 2,173 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,131 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