Truck Driver: Sweden vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
πΈπͺ Sweden pays 13% more
Sweden
SEK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,667
per year
Local Currency (SEK)
kr406,004
per year
PPP Adjusted
$48,712
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,554
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,257
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
β©45,219,240
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 Sweden earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 49%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Truck Drivers more: Sweden or South Korea?βΎ
Sweden pays Truck Drivers an estimated $38,667 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $34,257 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Truck Driver in Sweden vs South Korea?βΎ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $48,712 USD in Sweden 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?βΎ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver in Sweden can buy about 6,554 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index