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Ship Captain: Poland vs South Korea

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 36% more

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Poland

PLN

Estimated Salary (USD)

$39,371

per year

Local Currency (PLN)

zล‚159,453

per year

PPP Adjusted

$134,460

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,615

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 43%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$53,370

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ70,448,400

per year

PPP Adjusted

$113,191

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,848

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$39.4K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$53.4K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
$134.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$113.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
8,615
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,848

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Ship Captains in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Ship Captain's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Ship Captains more: Poland or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Ship Captains an estimated $53,370 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $39,371 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Ship Captain in Poland vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $134,460 USD in Poland and $113,191 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Ship Captains?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Ship Captain in Poland can buy about 8,615 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,848 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 ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index