Truck Driver: Norway vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ณ๐ด Norway pays 19% more
Norway
NOK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$40,702
per year
Local Currency (NOK)
kr435,511
per year
PPP Adjusted
$37,508
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,502
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 21%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$34,257
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ45,219,240
per year
PPP Adjusted
$72,655
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
6,963
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Truck Drivers in Norway earn 19% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 94%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Truck Drivers more: Norway or South Korea?โพ
Norway pays Truck Drivers an estimated $40,702 USD per year, which is 19% more than South Korea's estimated $34,257 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Truck Driver in Norway vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $37,508 USD in Norway and $72,655 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Truck Drivers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Truck Driver in Norway can buy about 6,502 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 6,963 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 ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index