Bus Driver: Canada vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇨🇦 Canada pays 13% more
Canada
CAD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$35,147
per year
Local Currency (CAD)
C$47,800
per year
PPP Adjusted
$51,512
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,402
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 31%
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 Canada earn 13% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 28%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Bus Driver's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Bus Drivers more: Canada or South Korea?▾
Canada pays Bus Drivers an estimated $35,147 USD per year, which is 13% more than South Korea's estimated $31,069 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Bus Driver in Canada vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $51,512 USD in Canada 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 Canada can buy about 6,402 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