Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.17 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.86 | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (R$ 83) | R$ 44 | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.50 | + 284% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (R$ 5,634) | R$ 3,813 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (R$ 7,264) | R$ 2,416 | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (R$ 902) | R$ 673 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (R$ 4,748) | R$ 2,756 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (R$ 2,723) | R$ 1,661 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (R$ 300) | R$ 557 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (R$ 107) | R$ 90 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (R$ 1,627) | R$ 1,914 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (R$ 376) | R$ 655 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (R$ 60) | R$ 31 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (R$ 54) | R$ 21 | + 157% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (R$ 322) | R$ 253 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (R$ 249) | R$ 262 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (R$ 362) | R$ 411 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (R$ 558) | R$ 321 | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (R$ 147,490) | R$ 110,768 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (R$ 219) | R$ 241 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (R$ 45) | R$ 48 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (R$ 149) | R$ 275 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (R$ 75) | R$ 23 | + 232% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (R$ 56) | R$ 14 | + 315% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (R$ 36) | R$ 19 | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.39 | + 340% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (R$ 54) | R$ 59 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (R$ 140) | R$ 109 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (R$ 103) | R$ 62 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (R$ 938) | R$ 251 | + 273% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (R$ 479) | R$ 224 | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (R$ 59) | R$ 30 | + 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (R$ 3,470) | R$ 4,068 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.11 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (R$ 371) | R$ 135 | + 174% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,728 prices entered by 1,907 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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