Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (₩4,831) | ₩9,500 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (₩5,543) | ₩5,655 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (₩1,945) | ₩4,250 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (₩643) | ₩2,200 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (₩1,731) | ₩3,350 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (₩1,247) | ₩4,500 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (₩3,460) | ₩11,600 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (₩1,544) | ₩9,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (₩928) | ₩7,000 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (₩1,012) | ₩1,850 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (₩5,789) | ₩27,000 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (₩1,452) | ₩2,450 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (₩501) | ₩2,350 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (₩520,324) | ₩800,000 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (₩302,718) | ₩500,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (₩103,307) | ₩275,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,938 (₩380,634) | ₩700,000 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (₩250,009) | ₩461,905 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (₩67,410) | ₩225,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (₩18,375) | ₩31,196 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (₩354,289) | ₩600,000 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (₩92,367) | ₩80,000 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (₩4,938) | ₩9,500 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (₩4,047) | ₩10,000 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (₩47,548) | ₩80,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (₩37,323) | ₩250,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (₩71,847) | ₩105,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (₩49,742) | ₩120,000 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (₩17,165,336) | ₩19,000,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (₩960) | ₩1,650 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (₩45,185) | ₩18,000 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (₩8,105) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (₩3,781) | ₩2,300 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (₩10,132) | ₩4,000 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (₩40,390) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (₩3,387) | ₩6,000 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (₩2,145) | ₩4,000 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (₩2,999) | ₩4,500 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (₩1,121) | ₩4,000 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (₩762) | ₩2,000 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (₩7,945) | ₩63,000 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (₩14,864) | ₩32,500 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (₩10,457) | ₩12,000 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (₩45,529) | ₩125,000 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (₩36,725) | ₩87,500 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (₩4,519) | ₩10,000 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (₩2,374) | ₩4,750 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (₩2,973) | ₩3,250 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (₩667,588) | ₩1,000,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (₩343) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (₩28,695) | ₩58,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (₩1,875) | ₩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 528 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩2,320,000 in Wonju you would need to make just about ₩1,279,318 (R$ 6,514) in Porto Alegre.
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