Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,333 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,509 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,610 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.32 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.61 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,939 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.96 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,079 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.00 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,476 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.53 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,498 (R$ 92) | R$ 39 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,754 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.31 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,495,100 (R$ 5,382) | R$ 3,256 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,111,570 (R$ 4,002) | R$ 1,910 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩252,074 (R$ 907) | R$ 564 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩634,731 (R$ 2,285) | R$ 2,037 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩569,700 (R$ 2,051) | R$ 1,338 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,201 (R$ 336) | R$ 343 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,841 (R$ 111) | R$ 79 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩512,722 (R$ 1,846) | R$ 1,537 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (R$ 410) | R$ 428 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (R$ 70) | R$ 16 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,249 (R$ 249) | R$ 199 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,737 (R$ 211) | R$ 171 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩110,750 (R$ 399) | R$ 306 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩193,166 (R$ 695) | R$ 243 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,224,500 (R$ 126,805) | R$ 88,717 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,474 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.35 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩70,368 (R$ 253) | R$ 211 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (R$ 72) | R$ 241 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩18,944 (R$ 68) | R$ 16 | + 331% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.27 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,449 (R$ 48) | R$ 37 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,440 (R$ 110) | R$ 100 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,000 (R$ 76) | R$ 51 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,875 (R$ 396) | R$ 219 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,177 (R$ 220) | R$ 177 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,044 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,823 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,159 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩571,356 (R$ 2,057) | R$ 2,791 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,864 (R$ 216) | R$ 114 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,578 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,162 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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