Cost of living in Seongnam, South Korea vs Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Seongnam (South Korea) is 119% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,339 (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩5,756 (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,900 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,800 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.27 | + 174% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,600 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 293% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩6,000 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,490 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 375% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.72 | + 217% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩4,000 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.15 | + 287% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 29 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,484 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,500 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.55 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Seongnam (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,346,430 (R$ 6,711) | R$ 2,649 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩901,575 (R$ 4,493) | R$ 1,541 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (R$ 748) | R$ 526 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩500,000 (R$ 2,492) | R$ 1,936 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩479,130 (R$ 2,388) | R$ 1,273 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩60,000 (R$ 299) | R$ 343 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩20,000 (R$ 100) | R$ 94 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,804 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,000 (R$ 399) | R$ 470 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 25 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Seongnam (South Korea) is 45% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩110,000 (R$ 548) | R$ 242 | + 126% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 190 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩120,000 (R$ 598) | R$ 366 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (R$ 748) | R$ 253 | + 195% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Seongnam (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩20,417,100 (R$ 101,759) | R$ 87,404 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,420 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.89 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,170 (R$ 290) | R$ 230 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩9,081 (R$ 45) | R$ 41 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Seongnam (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,000 (R$ 35) | R$ 19 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,160 (R$ 66) | R$ 17 | + 280% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩5,790 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 164% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩3,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,310 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.71 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,200 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 3.88 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,000 (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Seongnam (South Korea) is 28% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 76 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (R$ 100) | R$ 53 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩60,000 (R$ 299) | R$ 232 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩46,000 (R$ 229) | R$ 187 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,236 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,491 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,399 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.75 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩70,000 (R$ 349) | R$ 146 | + 139% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seongnam (South Korea) is 52% more expensive than in Porto Alegre (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,799 (₩2,568,011) in Seongnam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 8,400 in Porto Alegre.
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