Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,447 (R$ 45) | R$ 39 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,463 (R$ 33) | R$ 37 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,487 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,005 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.58 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,131 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,882 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,410 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,989 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,206 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,648 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩29,378 (R$ 115) | R$ 48 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,506 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,400 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.45 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,503,830 (R$ 13,708) | R$ 4,126 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,911,090 (R$ 7,477) | R$ 2,761 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 731 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,369,270 (R$ 5,357) | R$ 3,029 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩776,874 (R$ 3,039) | R$ 2,052 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩542,787 (R$ 2,124) | R$ 508 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,901 (R$ 117) | R$ 89 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩800,000 (R$ 3,130) | R$ 1,795 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩150,000 (R$ 587) | R$ 635 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩14,795 (R$ 58) | R$ 30 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩30,000 (R$ 117) | R$ 22 | + 443% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,683 (R$ 335) | R$ 284 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,207 (R$ 259) | R$ 283 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,681 (R$ 460) | R$ 416 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩172,946 (R$ 677) | R$ 310 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| 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 | ₩35,630,100 (R$ 139,399) | R$ 117,788 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,683 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,660 (R$ 237) | R$ 240 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩9,000 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 48 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (R$ 782) | R$ 276 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩17,379 (R$ 68) | R$ 23 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (R$ 44) | R$ 14 | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,239 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,429 (R$ 68) | R$ 58 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩51,145 (R$ 200) | R$ 116 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩30,000 (R$ 117) | R$ 61 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩40,000 (R$ 156) | R$ 234 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩68,634 (R$ 269) | R$ 240 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,000 (R$ 59) | R$ 32 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,270 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,894 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩1,089,690 (R$ 4,263) | R$ 3,574 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩240 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.31 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩74,234 (R$ 290) | R$ 142 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 58% more expensive than in Brazil
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