School Counselor: Brazil vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 298% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$10,661
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$53,305
per year
PPP Adjusted
$78,170
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
2,328
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$42,403
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩55,971,960
per year
PPP Adjusted
$89,931
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,618
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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School Counselors in South Korea earn 298% more than in Brazil (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 15%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a School Counselor's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays School Counselors more: Brazil or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays School Counselors an estimated $42,403 USD per year, which is 298% more than Brazil's estimated $10,661 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a School Counselor in Brazil vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $78,170 USD in Brazil and $89,931 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for School Counselors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a School Counselor in Brazil can buy about 2,328 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 8,618 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