Cost of living in Chungju, South Korea vs Araraquara, Brazil
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Food | + 149% | |||
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Food in Chungju (South Korea) is 149% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,500 (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,450 (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,480 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.99 | + 449% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,300 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.40 | + 239% | |
12 eggs, large | - | R$ 5.20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,800 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.48 | + 430% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,500 (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 405% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,550 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.03 | + 552% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 2.81 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,400 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.92 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,000 (R$ 125) | R$ 36 | + 249% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,550 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,400 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.36 | + 407% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Chungju (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,000,000 (R$ 5,005) | R$ 2,283 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩600,000 (R$ 3,003) | R$ 1,538 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 300 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩500,000 (R$ 2,502) | R$ 1,750 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩400,000 (R$ 2,002) | R$ 1,200 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩200,000 (R$ 1,001) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,000 (R$ 150) | R$ 70 | + 114% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩360,000 (R$ 1,802) | R$ 1,266 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (R$ 500) | R$ 500 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,000 (R$ 65) | R$ 20 | + 219% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Chungju (South Korea) is 17% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩80,000 (R$ 400) | R$ 176 | + 128% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 150 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 351 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 250 | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Chungju (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 94,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,400 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 193 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chungju (South Korea) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 236 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.00 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.21 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 26 | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Chungju (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 82 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (R$ 100) | R$ 48 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 124 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,000 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 142% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 7 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 2.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩60,000 (R$ 300) | R$ 110 | + 172% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 23) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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