ppp adjusted salary power faq
PPP Adjusted Salary Power FAQ
Start here for quick answers on PPP ratios, FX snapshots, tax toggle, pension percent, scenarios, exports, and privacy when using the PPP Adjusted Salary Power tool.
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.
Quick answers
- PPP ratios update periodically; FX is a snapshot.
- Tax toggle changes whether a simplified net is shown.
- Save scenarios to compare like for like.
- Treat results as estimates, not guarantees.
Popular questions
Full FAQ
What does PPP adjusted salary mean?
It is a buying power estimate that adjusts your salary using the PPP ratio and the FX snapshot to compare how far money may go on average.
What is the PPP ratio?
It reflects average price level differences between countries. Below 1 usually means the destination is cheaper; above 1 usually means more expensive.
What does the PPP data year label mean?
It shows the reference year of the PPP dataset used. It may stay the same for a while because PPP updates are periodic.
Does it use live FX?
It uses FX snapshots. FX can change daily; note the snapshot date when comparing runs. See the FX snapshot explainer.
What happens when I turn tax toggle on?
On adds a simplified tax estimate to show a directional net. Off keeps the base at gross-after-pension. Use one setting across scenarios.
How does pension percent affect results?
A higher pension percent reduces the base used for FX and PPP steps, so PPP adjusted salary may drop when pension is higher.
Does pay frequency matter?
Yes. Keep the same frequency (annual, monthly, weekly) across comparisons to avoid changing the base amount.
How do scenarios help?
Save a scenario per destination or setting change so you can compare like for like. See the how-to guide.
Can I export results?
Yes. Export after saving scenarios, label them clearly, and handle PDFs carefully. Avoid adding personal details.
What is not included?
City-level costs, employer-specific benefits, detailed local taxes, fees, and one-off costs are not modeled. PPP is national average data.
Why can results differ from reality?
FX moves, PPP is an average, taxes are simplified, and your personal costs may differ from the basket. Treat the output as directional.
What should I avoid entering?
Do not enter payslips, addresses, tax IDs, contracts, or bank data. Use generic scenario labels. Review the Privacy Policy.
Why did my converted salary change today?
FX snapshots change. PPP data is slower to update; FX is usually the fast mover.
Is PPP city specific?
No. PPP is national. Use cost of living tools for city context.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is educational and illustrative, not financial, tax, legal, or relocation advice.
Common issues
- FX snapshot timing differences (see the FX snapshot page).
- Mixing settings (see common mistakes).