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Surgeon: Czech Republic vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 46% more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Czech Republic

CZK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$77,868

per year

Local Currency (CZK)

Kฤ1,806,538

per year

PPP Adjusted

$197,661

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

16,568

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 40%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$113,579

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ149,924,280

per year

PPP Adjusted

$240,886

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

23,085

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic
$77.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$113.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic
$197.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$240.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic
16,568
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
23,085

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Surgeons in South Korea earn 46% more than in Czech Republic (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 22%.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Surgeon's salary buys 1.4x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Surgeons more: Czech Republic or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Surgeons an estimated $113,579 USD per year, which is 46% more than Czech Republic's estimated $77,868 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Surgeon in Czech Republic vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $197,661 USD in Czech Republic and $240,886 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Surgeons?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Surgeon in Czech Republic can buy about 16,568 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 23,085 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