- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,989 (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,461 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,486 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.27 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,318 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.80 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,647 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.65 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.28 | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,500 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,382 (R$ 70) | R$ 40 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,758 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,248 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.25 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,522,580 (R$ 5,234) | R$ 3,162 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (R$ 3,901) | R$ 1,956 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (R$ 504) | R$ 579 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩983,840 (R$ 3,382) | R$ 2,172 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩600,974 (R$ 2,066) | R$ 1,364 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩112,279 (R$ 386) | R$ 416 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,295 (R$ 90) | R$ 83 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (R$ 1,760) | R$ 1,727 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (R$ 334) | R$ 425 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,661 (R$ 281) | R$ 207 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,464 (R$ 163) | R$ 181 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,233 (R$ 320) | R$ 331 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩135,952 (R$ 467) | R$ 256 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (R$ 106,542) | R$ 87,434 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,555 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 4.33 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩62,714 (R$ 216) | R$ 203 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (R$ 24) | R$ 47 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (R$ 117) | R$ 235 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,659 (R$ 61) | R$ 39 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,653 (R$ 105) | R$ 97 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,507 (R$ 70) | R$ 51 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (R$ 409) | R$ 179 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,447 (R$ 208) | R$ 179 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,930 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,572 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (R$ 1,983) | R$ 2,726 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (R$ 1.31) | R$ 1.16 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (R$ 264) | R$ 116 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,684 prices entered by 2,726 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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