Cost of living in South Korea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,112 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,337 (R$ 25) | R$ 31 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.40 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,919 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,571 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩15,097 (R$ 59) | R$ 20 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,246 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,232 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.86 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.69 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (R$ 85) | R$ 43 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,192 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.79 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,924,960 (R$ 11,523) | R$ 2,823 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,567,930 (R$ 6,177) | R$ 1,997 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩404,245 (R$ 1,593) | R$ 590 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,170,520 (R$ 4,611) | R$ 2,234 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩778,808 (R$ 3,068) | R$ 1,476 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (R$ 342) | R$ 418 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,579 (R$ 113) | R$ 84 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩312,531 (R$ 1,231) | R$ 1,988 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (R$ 353) | R$ 588 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,315 (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩18,786 (R$ 74) | R$ 19 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (R$ 275) | R$ 241 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (R$ 207) | R$ 218 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,867 (R$ 354) | R$ 347 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (R$ 504) | R$ 263 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,648,000 (R$ 136,499) | R$ 98,744 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,700 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩61,330 (R$ 242) | R$ 224 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (R$ 63) | R$ 17 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (R$ 18) | R$ 50 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (R$ 79) | R$ 244 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (R$ 83) | R$ 17 | + 382% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.63 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,797 (R$ 70) | R$ 47 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Korea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (R$ 116) | R$ 93 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩22,915 (R$ 90) | R$ 54 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (R$ 1,076) | R$ 183 | + 488% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩65,687 (R$ 259) | R$ 190 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (R$ 161) | R$ 28 | + 478% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,037 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,945 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩688,756 (R$ 2,713) | R$ 3,925 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (R$ 270) | R$ 123 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 62% more expensive than in Brazil
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