- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.25 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.61 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.59 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.27 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (R$ 64) | R$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.22 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,541,380 (R$ 5,055) | R$ 3,123 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (R$ 3,635) | R$ 1,941 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (R$ 488) | R$ 621 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (R$ 3,260) | R$ 2,117 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (R$ 2,009) | R$ 1,323 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (R$ 434) | R$ 403 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (R$ 84) | R$ 84 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (R$ 1,680) | R$ 1,735 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (R$ 318) | R$ 430 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (R$ 275) | R$ 202 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (R$ 179) | R$ 184 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (R$ 318) | R$ 326 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (R$ 502) | R$ 257 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (R$ 100,555) | R$ 86,449 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.25 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩65,989 (R$ 216) | R$ 201 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (R$ 23) | R$ 45 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (R$ 107) | R$ 234 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (R$ 100) | R$ 96 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (R$ 390) | R$ 174 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (R$ 198) | R$ 174 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩597,994 (R$ 1,961) | R$ 2,737 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (R$ 1.25) | R$ 1.13 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (R$ 252) | R$ 121 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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