- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Denmark
- Busan
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Busan, South Korea compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,688 (kr37) | kr123 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,893 (kr33) | kr67 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,999 (kr33) | kr32 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,462 (kr14) | kr7 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,267 (kr24) | kr31 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,849 (kr33) | kr19 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,997 (kr78) | kr71 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩4,909 (kr27) | kr19 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,155 (kr23) | kr10 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,303 (kr13) | kr12 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩14,355 (kr80) | kr76 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,395 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,263 (kr13) | kr10 | + 33% | |
| 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 | ₩996,032 (kr5,557) | kr8,094 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩788,600 (kr4,400) | kr5,854 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩165,037 (kr921) | kr1,279 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩628,079 (kr3,504) | kr4,683 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩407,150 (kr2,272) | kr3,667 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,000 (kr558) | kr915 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,028 (kr145) | kr193 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩932,421 (kr5,202) | kr3,664 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩75,000 (kr418) | kr716 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,308 (kr52) | kr54 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,127 (kr112) | kr169 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩81,986 (kr457) | kr788 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,329 (kr286) | kr222 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,086 (kr497) | kr838 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩114,454 (kr639) | kr1,368 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (kr196,013) | kr312,813 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,642 (kr9) | kr10 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,557 (kr293) | kr386 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,723 (kr93) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,770 (kr27) | kr50 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,425 (kr58) | kr73 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩9,267 (kr52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩15,425 (kr86) | kr58 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,375 (kr41) | kr28 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,026 (kr39) | kr29 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,394 (kr13) | kr13 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (kr10) | kr16 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,893 (kr89) | kr156 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩18,556 (kr104) | kr335 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,432 (kr103) | kr189 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (kr208) | kr466 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩41,842 (kr233) | kr642 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (kr58) | kr69 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,537 (kr31) | kr42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (kr21) | kr35 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₩781,826 (kr4,362) | kr3,500 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩374 (kr2.09) | kr0.88 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (kr334) | kr257 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,309 (kr18) | kr42 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr26,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr20,225
(₩3,624,962)
in Busan.
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