Just wanted to add my two cents worth...
While the "Count" is correct in that with CX you have a variety of bases to chose from, one must also consider what the tax rate is in your respective country. Also, cost of accomodation is also a consideration. As a Canadian, I would have to make about 140,000 CDN per annum to equal what a F/O makes at EK. Not to mention paying for a house, etc.
Management-employee relations(or lack of it) is also a BIG issue at CX right now.
Bottom line, EK gets my vote by a mile.
Cheers,
YYZguy.