Brazil vs South Korea
South Korea is about 22% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 60.3 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil South Korea
Price level (US=100) 46.9 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil South Korea
Housing & utilities 54 109
Food 81 204
Transport 89 114
Restaurants & hotels 49 142
Health 69 81
Communication 95 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil South Korea
Quality-of-life score 77/100 98/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.5
Internet users 84% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than South Korea?
South Korea is more expensive: about 22% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $128,500 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 77 out of 100.
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