ppp salary comparison checklist
PPP Salary Comparison Checklist
Use this quick checklist to keep PPP salary comparisons fair, avoid cherry picking, and remember what to double-check before relying on one run.
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
- Same inputs for every run.
- Same toggles for every run.
- Note FX snapshot day.
- Use scenarios and exports.
- Sanity check with a personal budget.
PPP salary comparison checklist
| Check | What to confirm | Quick tip |
|---|---|---|
| Origin country | Keep the same for all runs. | Do not change mid-comparison. |
| Destination country | One per scenario. | Label by destination. |
| Gross salary | Match across runs. | Avoid accidental edits. |
| Pay frequency | Same frequency everywhere. | Annual vs monthly must match. |
| Pension percent | Align the percent. | Small changes move results. |
| Tax toggle setting | All on or all off. | Mixing makes net vs gross unclear. |
| PPP year label | Note the data year shown. | It may stay the same for a while. |
| FX snapshot date | Same day if possible. | FX moves; note the date. |
| Scenario labels | Name by destination and date. | Helps when exporting. |
| Compare two destinations | One change at a time. | Use saved scenarios. |
| Export PDF | Export after saving. | Store locally and share carefully. |
| Notes for reruns | Keep a short note on changes. | Makes reruns faster. |
Export steps
- Run the comparison.
- Save the scenario with a clear label.
- Export the PDF.
- Store locally and share safely.
Review the Privacy Policy before sharing exports.
What to verify next
- City costs can differ from national averages.
- Housing and healthcare can dominate a budget.
- Build a quick personal budget check.
Compare city context with PPP vs cost of living tools.
FAQ links
- How to use the PPP tool
- PPP vs cost of living tools
- PPP examples
- Read the Privacy Policy for handling guidance.
FAQs
Do I need to run both destinations on the same day?
Same-day FX keeps comparisons clean. If not, note the dates.
What toggles should match?
Tax toggle, pension percent, salary, frequency, and origin should be the same across runs.
Is PPP city specific?
No. PPP is a national average; city costs can differ.
Is this advice?
No. This is educational and illustrative.
Can I export results?
Yes. Export after saving scenarios and keep labels clear.
Do I need a personal budget check?
A quick budget range helps sanity check PPP results.