- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Denmark
- Busan
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,720 (kr45) | kr107 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,922 (kr35) | kr66 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,139 (kr36) | kr33 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,446 (kr14) | kr7 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,516 (kr21) | kr31 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,022 (kr35) | kr19 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,316 (kr84) | kr71 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,144 (kr30) | kr19 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,363 (kr26) | kr10 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,232 (kr13) | kr12 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,754 (kr92) | kr76 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,353 (kr14) | kr20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,281 (kr13) | kr10 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,032,680 (kr6,053) | kr7,994 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩765,166 (kr4,485) | kr5,652 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩164,826 (kr966) | kr1,279 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩632,649 (kr3,708) | kr4,609 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (kr2,386) | kr3,566 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩101,097 (kr593) | kr915 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,801 (kr151) | kr193 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩884,821 (kr5,186) | kr3,664 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩74,952 (kr439) | kr716 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,258 (kr95) | kr54 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩23,723 (kr139) | kr137 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,669 (kr502) | kr770 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,135 (kr270) | kr222 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,795 (kr515) | kr797 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩133,296 (kr781) | kr1,345 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,172,900 (kr206,157) | kr312,813 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,663 (kr10) | kr10 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,720 (kr309) | kr387 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,035 (kr94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (kr28) | kr50 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩5,579 (kr33) | kr73 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩26,580 (kr156) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,295 (kr84) | kr58 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,458 (kr50) | kr28 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩6,809 (kr40) | kr29 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,441 (kr14) | kr13 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,798 (kr11) | kr16 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩19,648 (kr115) | kr158 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,357 (kr102) | kr338 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,764 (kr104) | kr192 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩46,164 (kr271) | kr466 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,257 (kr265) | kr633 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,421 (kr61) | kr69 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,374 (kr32) | kr42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,926 (kr23) | kr37 | - 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩177,059 (kr1,038) | kr1,506 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (kr0.88) | kr0.88 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,285 (kr347) | kr253 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,190 (kr19) | kr42 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr25,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr20,239
(₩3,452,988)
in Busan.
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