- 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 | ₩6,949 (kr40) | kr120 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,990 (kr35) | kr67 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,165 (kr36) | kr32 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,440 (kr14) | kr7 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,204 (kr24) | kr31 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,130 (kr36) | kr19 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,135 (kr77) | kr71 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,745 (kr33) | kr19 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,647 (kr27) | kr10 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,450 (kr14) | kr11 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩16,618 (kr97) | kr75 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,641 (kr15) | kr19 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,260 (kr13) | kr11 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,100,450 (kr6,412) | kr8,234 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩823,017 (kr4,795) | kr5,774 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,110 (kr979) | kr1,187 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩641,331 (kr3,737) | kr4,951 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩410,910 (kr2,394) | kr3,714 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩100,303 (kr584) | kr1,633 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,030 (kr146) | kr193 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩679,832 (kr3,961) | kr3,665 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩84,588 (kr493) | kr716 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,134 (kr59) | kr54 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩20,193 (kr118) | kr169 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (kr503) | kr778 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩51,173 (kr298) | kr230 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,700 (kr511) | kr797 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (kr556) | kr1,287 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,697,000 (kr202,161) | kr305,266 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,557 (kr9) | kr10 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (kr325) | kr386 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (kr107) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₩4,590 (kr27) | kr50 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (kr51) | kr73 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩27,500 (kr160) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩14,140 (kr82) | kr58 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,708 (kr51) | kr28 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (kr31) | kr29 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,324 (kr14) | kr13 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (kr11) | kr16 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,052 (kr99) | kr168 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩19,667 (kr115) | kr337 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,452 (kr113) | kr190 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (kr217) | kr475 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (kr254) | kr636 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,312 (kr60) | kr70 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,403 (kr31) | kr42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,791 (kr22) | kr33 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩775,195 (kr4,517) | kr3,332 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩377 (kr2.20) | kr0.91 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,900 (kr349) | kr250 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,534 (kr21) | kr42 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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
kr24,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr19,830
(₩3,403,461)
in Busan.
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