Truck Driver: Poland vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 36% more
Poland
PLN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$25,271
per year
Local Currency (PLN)
zล102,348
per year
PPP Adjusted
$86,306
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,530
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 43%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,257
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ45,219,240
per year
PPP Adjusted
$72,655
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,963
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Truck Drivers in South Korea earn 36% more than in Poland (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Poland still leads by 19%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Truck Drivers more: Poland or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays Truck Drivers an estimated $34,257 USD per year, which is 36% more than Poland's estimated $25,271 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Truck Driver in Poland vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $86,306 USD in Poland and $72,655 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Truck Drivers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver in Poland can buy about 5,530 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,963 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