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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 4% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,646 (kr44) | kr131 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,148 (kr35) | kr67 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,165 (kr35) | kr31 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (kr14) | kr7 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,364 (kr25) | kr30 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,524 (kr37) | kr19 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,135 (kr75) | kr68 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,745 (kr33) | kr18 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,647 (kr27) | kr10 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,483 (kr14) | kr12 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩17,678 (kr101) | kr78 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,641 (kr15) | kr19 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,260 (kr13) | kr10 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,100,450 (kr6,289) | kr8,455 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩823,017 (kr4,704) | kr5,757 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,110 (kr961) | kr1,141 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩620,470 (kr3,546) | kr4,956 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩429,006 (kr2,452) | kr3,745 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,179 (kr573) | kr1,512 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (kr144) | kr193 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩679,832 (kr3,885) | kr3,644 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩84,588 (kr483) | kr684 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,134 (kr58) | kr54 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,193 (kr115) | kr169 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (kr493) | kr778 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (kr292) | kr230 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (kr537) | kr745 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (kr545) | kr1,287 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,697,000 (kr198,296) | kr304,676 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,557 (kr9) | kr10 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (kr319) | kr386 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩20,438 (kr117) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (kr26) | kr50 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (kr50) | kr73 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩27,500 (kr157) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,573 (kr89) | kr58 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (kr51) | kr28 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (kr31) | kr29 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (kr13) | kr13 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (kr11) | kr16 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (kr96) | kr171 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩19,667 (kr112) | kr337 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,673 (kr112) | kr187 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (kr213) | kr475 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (kr249) | kr606 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,736 (kr61) | kr73 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,403 (kr31) | kr42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (kr22) | kr33 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,104 (kr4,430) | kr3,125 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (kr2.61) | kr0.91 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (kr336) | kr255 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,687 (kr21) | kr42 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 78 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr19,107 (₩3,343,344) in Busan.
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