Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (R$ 65) | R$ 35 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.00 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (R$ 61) | R$ 24 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (R$ 93) | R$ 30 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (R$ 72) | R$ 120 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (R$ 44) | R$ 6.00 | + 638% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.00 | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (R$ 5,639) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (R$ 4,812) | R$ 1,450 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (R$ 914) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (R$ 4,571) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (R$ 3,609) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (R$ 722) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (R$ 265) | R$ 70 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (R$ 409) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (R$ 481) | R$ 300 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (R$ 38) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (R$ 67) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 287% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 287% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (R$ 457) | R$ 80 | + 471% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (R$ 481) | R$ 60 | + 702% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (R$ 626) | R$ 500 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (R$ 1,059) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (R$ 120,293) | R$ 15,000 | + 702% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (R$ 296) | R$ 227 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (R$ 96) | R$ 300 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 60 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (R$ 72) | R$ 200 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (R$ 79) | R$ 80 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (R$ 524) | R$ 300 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (R$ 236) | R$ 80 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 80 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (R$ 38) | R$ 5.00 | + 670% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (R$ 2,887) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (R$ 674) | R$ 300 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 333% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 25,261 (₩5,249,849) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 17,000 in Paulinia.
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