Cost of living in São José dos Campos, Brazil vs Pyongyang, North Korea
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| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (4,919 ₩) | 12,563 ₩ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (4,304 ₩) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,093 ₩) | 13,667 ₩ | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.16 (670 ₩) | 3,926 ₩ | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (1,415 ₩) | 2,893 ₩ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (1,033 ₩) | 10,822 ₩ | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (2,841 ₩) | 6,000 ₩ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (1,203 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.37 (705 ₩) | 2,922 ₩ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.38 (705 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (6,599 ₩) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (1,200 ₩) | 1,000 ₩ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (572 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 81% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,239 (360,552 ₩) | 4,213,490 ₩ | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,779 (286,452 ₩) | 2,800,000 ₩ | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 505 (81,271 ₩) | 120,000 ₩ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,666 (268,368 ₩) | 1,000,000 ₩ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,068 (171,936 ₩) | 900,000 ₩ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (48,189 ₩) | 150,000 ₩ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 (11,165 ₩) | 49,300 ₩ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (308,170 ₩) | 185,000 ₩ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 451 (72,588 ₩) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (3,079 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (2,747 ₩) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (33,760 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (36,913 ₩) | 73,087 ₩ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 (56,943 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 239 (38,459 ₩) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 101,391 (16,328,193 ₩) | 51,586,500 ₩ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.49 (723 ₩) | 799 ₩ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (35,939 ₩) | 72,639 ₩ | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (5,326 ₩) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (2,416 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (5,021 ₩) | 78,976 ₩ | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (36,502 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (3,842 ₩) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,747 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (2,291 ₩) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (843 ₩) | 8,967 ₩ | - 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.57 (575 ₩) | 6,095 ₩ | - 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (6,969 ₩) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (15,155 ₩) | 100,000 ₩ | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (7,845 ₩) | 76,555 ₩ | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 129 (20,838 ₩) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (27,087 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (3,920 ₩) | 67,999 ₩ | - 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (1,502 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,694 ₩) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,939 (473,305 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.44 (232 ₩) | 786 ₩ | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (21,425 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,799 ₩) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in São José dos Campos (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 13,400,000 ₩ in Pyongyang you would need to make just about 4,105,108 ₩ (R$ 25,491) in São José dos Campos.
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