Research Scientist: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇸🇪 Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$62,818
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr659,589
per year
PPP Adjusted
$79,137
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,647
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$55,654
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩73,463,280
per year
PPP Adjusted
$118,035
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,312
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Research Scientists in Sweden earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 49%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Research Scientists more: Sweden or South Korea?▾
Sweden pays Research Scientists an estimated $62,818 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $55,654 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Research Scientist in Sweden vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $79,137 USD in Sweden and $118,035 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Research Scientists?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Research Scientist in Sweden can buy about 10,647 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 11,312 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