Salary abroad calculator: what you would need in another country
Based on official OECD price levels for 2025. Amounts are in your own currency at market exchange rates; U.S. is the starting point.
| Country | Price level (U.S. = 100) | Needed for the same living standard | vs your salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 55 | $32,940 | -45.1% cheaper |
| South Korea | 62 | $37,140 | -38.1% cheaper |
| Portugal | 65 | $38,940 | -35.1% cheaper |
| Spain | 69 | $41,220 | -31.3% cheaper |
| Japan | 69 | $41,400 | -31% cheaper |
| Italy | 73 | $43,740 | -27.1% cheaper |
| Germany | 81 | $48,720 | -18.8% cheaper |
| France | 83 | $49,680 | -17.2% cheaper |
| Austria | 85 | $50,880 | -15.2% cheaper |
| Netherlands | 87 | $52,020 | -13.3% cheaper |
| Belgium | 87 | $52,320 | -12.8% cheaper |
| Canada | 90 | $54,120 | -9.8% cheaper |
| Sweden | 91 | $54,300 | -9.5% cheaper |
| Finland | 91 | $54,360 | -9.4% cheaper |
| UK | 92 | $55,440 | -7.6% cheaper |
| Australia | 94 | $56,640 | -5.6% cheaper |
| Norway | 96 | $57,720 | -3.8% cheaper |
| Ireland | 102 | $61,260 | +2.1% more expensive |
| Denmark | 105 | $62,700 | +4.5% more expensive |
| Switzerland | 128 | $76,920 | +28.2% more expensive |
- Needed amount = your salary × (the other country’s price level ÷ your country’s price level). Price level = household consumption purchasing power parity ÷ market exchange rate.
- These are national averages for household spending. Big cities usually cost more than the national average, and rent, taxes and personal habits are not included.