- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,543 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,391 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,309 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,600 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.17 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,609 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,361 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.68 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,344 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,701 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.69 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,209 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.47 | + 313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,569 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,262 (R$ 62) | R$ 40 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,836 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,149 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.25 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,457,940 (R$ 4,954) | R$ 3,159 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,137,270 (R$ 3,864) | R$ 1,974 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩147,949 (R$ 503) | R$ 540 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,043,410 (R$ 3,545) | R$ 2,048 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩641,947 (R$ 2,181) | R$ 1,284 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩144,481 (R$ 491) | R$ 405 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩27,564 (R$ 94) | R$ 84 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩534,821 (R$ 1,817) | R$ 1,744 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩98,011 (R$ 333) | R$ 431 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,886 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩12,088 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩72,462 (R$ 246) | R$ 210 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,210 (R$ 177) | R$ 184 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,543 (R$ 342) | R$ 333 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩162,813 (R$ 553) | R$ 256 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩29,874,500 (R$ 101,508) | R$ 85,004 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,527 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.06 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩64,098 (R$ 218) | R$ 198 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,899 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩9,743 (R$ 33) | R$ 45 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩34,478 (R$ 117) | R$ 232 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,117 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩9,294 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,147 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,285 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.98 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,373 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,991 (R$ 61) | R$ 38 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,617 (R$ 101) | R$ 98 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,780 (R$ 67) | R$ 50 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩105,754 (R$ 359) | R$ 201 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,527 (R$ 209) | R$ 175 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,169 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,842 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,559 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩609,338 (R$ 2,070) | R$ 2,844 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩212 (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩80,616 (R$ 274) | R$ 130 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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