Sonographer: Germany vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฉ๐ช Germany pays 20% more
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$45,848
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
โฌ42,180
per year
PPP Adjusted
$66,255
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,974
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,055
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ50,232,600
per year
PPP Adjusted
$80,710
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,735
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Sonographers in Germany earn 20% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 22%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Sonographer's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Sonographers more: Germany or South Korea?โพ
Germany pays Sonographers an estimated $45,848 USD per year, which is 20% more than South Korea's estimated $38,055 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Sonographer in Germany vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $66,255 USD in Germany and $80,710 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Sonographers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Sonographer in Germany can buy about 7,974 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 7,735 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