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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

Local taxes, freshness premiums, and shopper habits explain most of the gap. Prices are 2026-Q2 estimates per chain weekly flyers; tweak quantities live on each country's recipe page.