Bus Driver: Portugal vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 56% more
Portugal
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$19,853
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€18,265
per year
PPP Adjusted
$56,502
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
3,690
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 33%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$31,069
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩41,011,080
per year
PPP Adjusted
$65,893
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,315
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Bus Drivers in South Korea earn 56% more than in Portugal (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 17%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver's salary buys 1.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Bus Drivers more: Portugal or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Bus Drivers an estimated $31,069 USD per year, which is 56% more than Portugal's estimated $19,853 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bus Driver in Portugal vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $56,502 USD in Portugal and $65,893 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Bus Drivers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver in Portugal can buy about 3,690 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,315 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index