Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Brazil is 1.46 times more expensive as compared to North Korea.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Brazil and North Korea. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Brazil and North Korea.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) | 529,339 KPW (582.27 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 993,638 KPW (1,093 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) | 1,657,730 KPW (1,823.50 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) | 331,467 KPW (364.61 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) | 662,934 KPW (729.23 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 993,638 KPW (1,093 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 8.96 % | 4.2 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 4.5 % | 1.3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.5 to 1.5 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Brazil is 1.55 times less expensive than North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) | 1,325,319 KPW (1,457.85 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 46,340 KPW (50.97 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 56.16% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Brazil costs 2.43 times less compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 14.45% more in Brazil compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) | 1,324 KPW (1.46 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) | 662 KPW (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) | 1,656 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 5,304 KPW (5.83 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) | 6,621 KPW (7.28 USD) |
In Brazil, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.17 times less expensive than the cost in North Korea.
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 13.76% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) | 2,322 KPW (2.55 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) | 1,656 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) | 3,975 KPW (4.37 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 33,151 KPW (36.47 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 35 BRL (7 USD) | 5,307 KPW (5.84 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) | 1,657 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 24.36% less in Brazil compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 25 BRL (5 USD) | 6,621 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) | 9,926 KPW (10.92 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 55 BRL (11 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.04 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) | 796 KPW (0.88 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 600 BRL (120 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) | 1,988 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) | 662 KPW (0.73 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 BRL (1 USD) | 1,988 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) | 994 KPW (1.09 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.33 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) | 19,858,740 KPW (21,844.61 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) | 330,531 KPW (363.58 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 4.2 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) | 993 KPW (1.09 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) | 3,969 KPW (4.37 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 10 BRL 2 USD | 3,308 KPW 3.64 USD |
You would have to pay 1.18 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Brazil compared to that of North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 400 BRL (80 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 15 BRL (3 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) | 1,324 KPW (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.56 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 800 BRL (160 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 79,422 KPW (87.36 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.26 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 198,792 KPW (218.67 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) | 165,659 KPW (182.22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.59 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) | 463,147 KPW (509.46 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) | 662,934 KPW (729.23 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) | 1,325,319 KPW (1,457.85 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) | 2,650,637 KPW (2,915.70 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 198,792 KPW (218.67 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 5.00 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 9,869 KPW (10.86 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.08 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 16,561 KPW (18.22 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 60 BRL (12 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.21 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) | 1,989,807 KPW (2,188.79 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) | 1,593,462 KPW (1,752.81 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) | 55,192.63 KPW per hour (60.71 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 25 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 11 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 49 | 65 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 1,655,779 KPW (1,821.36 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, you would earn 2.08 times less salary as compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.57 times less in Brazil, as compared to North Korea.
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