- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Denmark
- Daegu
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daegu (South Korea) and Aalborg (Denmark)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩9,875 (kr51) | kr150 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,075 (kr26) | kr52 | 49% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩6,400 (kr33) | kr40 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩1,650 (kr8.56) | kr7 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,000 (kr15.56) | kr24 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (kr26) | kr25 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (kr26) | kr20 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | kr7 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩1,450 (kr7.52) | kr10 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,700 (kr133) | kr90 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,600 (kr8.30) | kr25 | 66% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (kr10.38) | kr11.50 | 10% |
| Housing | 21% | ||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩912,500 (kr4,734) | kr6,891 | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩291,750 (kr1,514) | kr1,150 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩23,500 (kr122) | kr200 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₩150,000 (kr778) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | kr14 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr100 | - |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩110,000 (kr571) | kr800 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩59,450 (kr308) | kr165 | 87% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩83,250 (kr432) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩71,250 (kr370) | - | - |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,500,000 (kr178,980) | kr323,000 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,883 (kr9.77) | kr11.33 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩40,000 (kr208) | kr387 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 53% | ||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩2,750 (kr14.27) | kr100 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩3,500 (kr18.16) | kr45 | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩3,700 (kr19.19) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,500 (kr29) | kr25 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,800 (kr14.53) | kr14 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,200 (kr11.41) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,000 (kr42) | kr150 | 72% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,800 (kr129) | kr350 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,250 (kr95) | kr170 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩26,500 (kr137) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩75,000 (kr389) | kr725 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,917 (kr36) | kr60 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩3,767 (kr19.54) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩3,643 (kr18.90) | kr45 | 58% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (kr1,038) | kr1,650 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩41,000 (kr213) | kr290 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,567 (kr13.32) | kr40 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr15,625
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr10,270
(₩1,979,576)
in Daegu.