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Tonkotsu Ramen (Japan): South Korea vs United States
South Korea
E-mart
Ingredients₩9,830
Gas / water / oil₩537
Total cost₩10,367
Per serving₩5,184
Delivery (avg)₩14,000
Calories1,382 kcal
Protein54.8 g
Cost / 1 g protein₩95
United States
Walmart
Ingredients$5.17
Gas / water / oil$0.44
Total cost$5.61
Per serving$2.80
Delivery (avg)$18.00
Calories1,382 kcal
Protein54.8 g
Cost / 1 g protein$0.05
Per serving, Tonkotsu Ramen (Japan) runs about 37% more expensive in South Korea than in United States. The single biggest driver of that gap is Pork belly, which is priced noticeably higher in South Korea — it accounts for roughly 100% of the total difference. United States still holds a real edge, but home-cooking beats delivery in both countries either way.