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Tax Advisor: China vs South Korea

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

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea pays 210% more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ

China

CNY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$15,793

per year

Local Currency (CNY)

ยฅ114,341

per year

PPP Adjusted

$94,770

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

4,591

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 10%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$48,900

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ64,548,000

per year

PPP Adjusted

$103,710

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,939

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$15.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$48.9K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$94.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$103.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
4,591
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
9,939

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Tax Advisors in South Korea earn 210% more than in China (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Tax Advisor's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Tax Advisors more: China or South Korea?โ–พ

South Korea pays Tax Advisors an estimated $48,900 USD per year, which is 210% more than China's estimated $15,793 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Tax Advisor in China vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $94,770 USD in China and $103,710 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Tax Advisors?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Tax Advisor in China can buy about 4,591 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,939 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