Taxi Driver: Brazil vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇰🇷 South Korea pays 298% more
Brazil
BRL
Estimated Salary (USD)
$6,301
per year
Local Currency (BRL)
R$31,505
per year
PPP Adjusted
$46,201
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
1,376
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 5%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$25,061
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩33,080,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$53,151
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
5,094
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Taxi Drivers in South Korea earn 298% more than in Brazil (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 15%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Taxi Driver's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Taxi Drivers more: Brazil or South Korea?▾
South Korea pays Taxi Drivers an estimated $25,061 USD per year, which is 298% more than Brazil's estimated $6,301 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Taxi Driver in Brazil vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $46,201 USD in Brazil and $53,151 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Taxi Drivers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Taxi Driver in Brazil can buy about 1,376 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 5,094 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