How many hours do you need to work to afford this item?
The hourly rate is calculated from your annual salary based on weekly work hours and annual work days. It uses pre-tax salary, so actual take-home pay may differ.
Prices are approximate Korean consumer averages from 2024-2025. Actual prices vary by brand, region, and time.
Currently uses pre-tax salary. To use after-tax, enter your monthly take-home pay multiplied by 12 as the annual salary.
Time Value represents how much monetary value one hour of your labor holds. Instead of looking at prices, asking 'How many hours do I need to work for this?' changes your perspective on spending.
To reduce impulse buying, divide the item price by your hourly rate. Thinking 'I need to work 20 hours for this bag' naturally reduces unnecessary spending.
As of 2025, the average Korean salary is about 42 million KRW annually, which translates to roughly 20,200 KRW per hour based on a 40-hour work week.