PPP salary tool scenarios
How to Use Scenarios in the PPP Salary Tool
PPP salary tool scenarios help you save a run, label it, and compare side by side so you can see PPP ratio, FX converted salary, PPP adjusted salary, and lifestyle delta percent without losing track.
Published: January 1, 2026 · Updated: January 1, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial
Disclaimer
- Educational purposes only, not financial, tax, legal, or relocation advice.
- Examples are illustrative and simplified.
- Results depend on your inputs, PPP ratios, FX snapshots, and simplified tax assumptions and are not guaranteed.
- PPP is a national average and may not match your city or personal costs.
Quick answers
- A scenario is a saved set of inputs and outputs for one run.
- Label scenarios so you remember what changed.
- Compare scenarios only when settings match.
- Export after settings are locked and note the FX snapshot time.
What a scenario is
A scenario captures the inputs you chose and the results you saw at that moment. Saving it keeps your PPP ratio, FX converted salary, PPP adjusted salary, and lifestyle delta percent together so you can revisit or export it without guessing what you changed.
Try it in the PPP Adjusted Salary Power tool.
Save a scenario step by step
- Set origin and destination countries.
- Enter salary and pick pay frequency.
- Set pension percent.
- Choose tax toggle on or off.
- Run the calculation.
- Save the scenario and add a clear label.
How to label scenarios
Use a simple template: Origin to destination, salary, tax toggle, pension, frequency, date note. Example: “UK to India tax on 5% pension monthly · Feb 10 FX snapshot”. Clear labels make side-by-side comparisons easy.
PPP salary tool scenarios: compare side by side
Focus on PPP ratio, FX converted salary, PPP adjusted salary, and lifestyle delta percent. If one number shifts, ask which input changed: destination (PPP ratio), FX snapshot, pension percent, tax toggle, or salary amount.
See more examples on the examples page.
Mini comparison table (illustrative)
| Scenario name | PPP ratio | FX converted | PPP adjusted | Lifestyle delta | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK to India tax on 5% | 0.42 | $60,000 | $142,800 | +48% | Baseline snapshot |
| UK to India tax off 5% | 0.42 | $60,000 | $142,800 | +55% | Tax toggle off |
| UK to India tax on 3% | 0.42 | $60,000 | $147,600 | +52% | Pension percent changed |
Illustrative numbers only. For interpretation tips, read the results explainer.
Change one input at a time
- Destination only.
- Salary amount only.
- Tax toggle only.
- Pension percent only.
- Pay frequency only.
One change per scenario keeps the story clear and makes PPP adjusted salary shifts easier to explain.
Export PDFs safely
Export after you lock settings and scenario labels. Name files with the scenario label and date so you know which run you are sharing. Avoid adding personal identifiers and handle PDFs as sensitive documents.
See export tips on the PDF export guide and review the Privacy Policy.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- Comparing different pay frequencies—keep frequency consistent.
- Forgetting which runs had tax toggle on—note it in the label.
- Changing salary and destination together—change one thing at a time.
- Rerunning later and ignoring FX movement—add the date and time to labels.
- Assuming PPP adjusted salary is cash in hand—it is a buying power estimate.
- Expecting city rent to match PPP—PPP is a national average.
- Using unclear labels like “test 1”—write what changed.
- Exporting before saving the scenario—save first to keep context.
- Copying rounded numbers without noting frequency—track the selected view.
- Treating outputs as advice or guarantees—use them as directional guides.
FAQs
How many scenarios can I save?
Save as many as you need. Clear labels keep them organized.
Does a scenario lock the FX snapshot?
It reflects the snapshot when you ran it. FX can move later, so new runs may differ.
What should I compare first?
Start with PPP ratio, FX converted salary, PPP adjusted salary, and lifestyle delta percent.
Why did my comparison change today?
FX snapshots move and PPP can update. Rerun with the same settings and note the time.
Can I export a scenario as a PDF?
Yes. Export after locking settings and include the scenario label in the file name.
Can I compare more than two scenarios?
Yes. Save as many as you need and compare the same fields: PPP ratio, FX converted salary, PPP adjusted salary, and lifestyle delta percent.
Does pay frequency affect comparisons?
Frequency changes the display and rounding. Keep it identical across scenarios so differences come from other inputs.
Does a scenario keep my tax toggle choice?
Yes, it reflects the setting at save time. Note it in the label so you compare like with like later.
What should I avoid entering?
Use generic labels and avoid personal identifiers. Review the Privacy Policy before sharing exports.
Is this advice?
No. It is educational and illustrative, not financial, tax, legal, or relocation advice.