- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,727 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,539 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,389 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,605 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.22 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,350 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.63 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,042 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,947 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.61 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.31 | + 335% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,612 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,027 (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,695 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,141 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.21 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,523,360 (R$ 5,216) | R$ 3,100 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,068,520 (R$ 3,659) | R$ 1,936 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩145,685 (R$ 499) | R$ 562 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩996,371 (R$ 3,412) | R$ 2,070 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩614,461 (R$ 2,104) | R$ 1,305 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩145,621 (R$ 499) | R$ 399 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (R$ 94) | R$ 84 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩532,530 (R$ 1,824) | R$ 1,734 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,292 (R$ 337) | R$ 434 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,123 (R$ 45) | R$ 17 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,904 (R$ 280) | R$ 205 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,241 (R$ 175) | R$ 182 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩102,290 (R$ 350) | R$ 328 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩163,609 (R$ 560) | R$ 257 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,507,600 (R$ 104,466) | R$ 86,053 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 4.16 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,503 (R$ 217) | R$ 200 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,744 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (R$ 33) | R$ 48 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,694 (R$ 119) | R$ 233 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,237 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,298 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,875 (R$ 65) | R$ 38 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,416 (R$ 108) | R$ 98 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,260 (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩104,758 (R$ 359) | R$ 170 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,552 (R$ 204) | R$ 175 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,912 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,964 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,695 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,313 (R$ 2,056) | R$ 2,752 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩170 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,946 (R$ 277) | R$ 128 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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