Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (R$ 30) | R$ 34 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,138 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,881 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.85 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (R$ 32) | R$ 9 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.65 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (R$ 79) | R$ 44 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.87 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (R$ 14,196) | R$ 3,721 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (R$ 8,517) | R$ 2,495 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (R$ 1,039) | R$ 593 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,069,890 (R$ 4,074) | R$ 2,633 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩733,814 (R$ 2,794) | R$ 1,689 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (R$ 457) | R$ 510 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (R$ 115) | R$ 89 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (R$ 834) | R$ 2,004 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (R$ 381) | R$ 631 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (R$ 61) | R$ 29 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (R$ 55) | R$ 21 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (R$ 313) | R$ 249 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (R$ 232) | R$ 247 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (R$ 360) | R$ 414 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (R$ 565) | R$ 309 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (R$ 157,886) | R$ 116,686 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.53 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (R$ 216) | R$ 228 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (R$ 160) | R$ 263 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 247% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (R$ 57) | R$ 13 | + 343% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.38 | + 483% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (R$ 49) | R$ 56 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (R$ 126) | R$ 112 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (R$ 107) | R$ 67 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (R$ 1,029) | R$ 203 | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (R$ 259) | R$ 199 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (R$ 60) | R$ 29 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (R$ 2,972) | R$ 4,141 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.29 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (R$ 322) | R$ 126 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in Brazil
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