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Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,039 (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,379 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,040 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,592 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.37 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,035 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,887 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.91 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,725 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,582 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.73 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,233 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.31 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,368 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.59 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,551 (R$ 88) | R$ 39 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,560 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,792 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.13 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,301,470 (R$ 4,465) | R$ 3,066 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,061,050 (R$ 3,640) | R$ 1,897 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩162,088 (R$ 556) | R$ 676 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩792,485 (R$ 2,719) | R$ 2,119 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩526,218 (R$ 1,805) | R$ 1,287 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩84,737 (R$ 291) | R$ 404 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩28,283 (R$ 97) | R$ 80 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩427,447 (R$ 1,466) | R$ 1,723 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩82,305 (R$ 282) | R$ 421 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,561 (R$ 33) | R$ 19 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩21,912 (R$ 75) | R$ 17 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩78,411 (R$ 269) | R$ 205 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,086 (R$ 138) | R$ 180 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,514 (R$ 372) | R$ 336 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩129,885 (R$ 446) | R$ 253 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩28,304,900 (R$ 97,102) | R$ 87,189 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,480 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.40 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,054 (R$ 199) | R$ 203 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,574 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,346 (R$ 29) | R$ 53 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,483 (R$ 63) | R$ 233 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩13,179 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩6,833 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,222 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,177 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,752 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,001 (R$ 51) | R$ 38 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,637 (R$ 115) | R$ 98 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,226 (R$ 73) | R$ 49 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩186,616 (R$ 640) | R$ 176 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩59,297 (R$ 203) | R$ 180 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,057 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,173 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,727 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩588,221 (R$ 2,018) | R$ 2,622 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩169 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.22 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩81,212 (R$ 279) | R$ 111 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,544 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,892 prices entered by 2,226 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 33% more expensive than in Brazil
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