School Counselor: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇸🇪 Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$47,862
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr502,551
per year
PPP Adjusted
$60,296
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,112
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
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 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 School Counselor's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays School Counselors more: Sweden or South Korea?▾
Sweden pays School Counselors an estimated $47,862 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $42,403 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a School Counselor in Sweden vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $60,296 USD in Sweden 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 Sweden can buy about 8,112 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