Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 350% | |||
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Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 350% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (R$ 65) | R$ 22 | + 197% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 273% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (R$ 11) | R$ 2.92 | + 291% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (R$ 61) | R$ 6 | + 914% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.16 | + 490% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (R$ 94) | R$ 13 | + 610% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.24 | + 503% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.19 | + 356% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.81 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (R$ 73) | R$ 34 | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩9,203 (R$ 45) | R$ 4.77 | + 837% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.28 | + 511% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 177% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,171,880 (R$ 5,686) | R$ 2,183 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,000,000 (R$ 4,852) | R$ 1,542 | + 215% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (R$ 922) | R$ 343 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩950,000 (R$ 4,610) | R$ 1,648 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩750,000 (R$ 3,639) | R$ 874 | + 316% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (R$ 728) | R$ 276 | + 163% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (R$ 267) | R$ 103 | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩85,000 (R$ 412) | R$ 1,567 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (R$ 485) | R$ 415 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (R$ 68) | R$ 14 | + 400% | |
Clothes | + 208% | |||
Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 208% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (R$ 461) | R$ 229 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (R$ 485) | R$ 131 | + 271% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (R$ 631) | R$ 319 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (R$ 1,068) | R$ 244 | + 338% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 100% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (R$ 121,310) | R$ 63,873 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,438 (R$ 298) | R$ 120 | + 149% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 64 | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 120% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (R$ 29) | R$ 51 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (R$ 97) | R$ 233 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 320% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 279% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.24 | + 548% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.09 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (R$ 73) | R$ 83 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (R$ 80) | R$ 36 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (R$ 529) | R$ 493 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (R$ 238) | R$ 130 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (R$ 58) | R$ 14 | + 322% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 299% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩600,000 (R$ 2,911) | R$ 3,350 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.80 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (R$ 679) | R$ 102 | + 565% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
TOTAL | + 167% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 18,152 (₩3,740,921) in Bucheon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,800 in Pelotas.
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