Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (₩4,934) | ₩9,500 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (₩5,598) | ₩5,655 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (₩1,341) | ₩4,250 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.45 (₩678) | ₩2,200 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (₩1,366) | ₩3,350 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (₩955) | ₩4,500 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (₩3,269) | ₩11,600 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (₩1,215) | ₩9,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (₩657) | ₩7,000 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (₩935) | ₩1,850 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (₩7,728) | ₩27,000 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₩1,371) | ₩2,450 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (₩658) | ₩2,350 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,482 (₩487,519) | ₩800,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (₩344,974) | ₩500,000 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (₩104,283) | ₩275,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,970 (₩386,976) | ₩700,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (₩230,244) | ₩461,905 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (₩46,310) | ₩225,000 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (₩17,391) | ₩31,196 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (₩345,592) | ₩600,000 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (₩88,944) | ₩80,000 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (₩4,483) | ₩9,500 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (₩3,555) | ₩10,000 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 80% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (₩49,326) | ₩80,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (₩35,354) | ₩250,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (₩68,536) | ₩105,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (₩46,403) | ₩120,000 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (₩22,514,730) | ₩19,000,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (₩814) | ₩1,650 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (₩43,698) | ₩18,000 | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (₩8,569) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (₩3,306) | ₩2,300 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (₩11,136) | ₩4,000 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (₩42,544) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (₩2,735) | ₩6,000 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₩2,368) | ₩4,000 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (₩3,080) | ₩4,500 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (₩1,102) | ₩4,000 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (₩744) | ₩2,000 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (₩7,767) | ₩63,000 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (₩19,349) | ₩32,500 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (₩8,612) | ₩12,000 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (₩60,625) | ₩125,000 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (₩42,856) | ₩87,500 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (₩4,951) | ₩10,000 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (₩2,256) | ₩4,750 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (₩1,836) | ₩3,250 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (₩687,125) | ₩1,000,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (₩174) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (₩24,824) | ₩58,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₩1,882) | ₩3,600 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩2,380,000 in Wonju you would need to make just about ₩1,302,051 (R$ 6,630) in Curitiba.
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