Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Busan (South Korea) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (kr44) | kr136 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (kr35) | kr67 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (kr36) | kr29 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (kr14) | kr8 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (kr26) | kr26 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (kr36) | kr22 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (kr72) | kr63 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (kr34) | kr18 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (kr26) | kr10 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (kr13) | kr11 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (kr90) | kr79 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (kr16) | kr19 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (kr13) | kr11 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (kr6,376) | kr8,536 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (kr4,554) | kr5,788 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (kr950) | kr1,220 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (kr3,470) | kr5,337 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (kr2,411) | kr3,926 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (kr532) | kr1,589 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (kr143) | kr188 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (kr3,491) | kr3,570 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (kr497) | kr710 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (kr67) | kr57 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (kr136) | kr154 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (kr488) | kr786 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (kr289) | kr244 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (kr532) | kr727 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (kr539) | kr1,206 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (kr198,737) | kr301,099 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (kr9) | kr10 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (kr315) | kr386 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (kr104) | kr255 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (kr26) | kr58 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (kr49) | kr73 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (kr226) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (kr88) | kr58 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (kr50) | kr28 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (kr30) | kr29 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (kr13) | kr13 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (kr11) | kr16 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (kr95) | kr176 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (kr116) | kr344 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (kr111) | kr191 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (kr210) | kr475 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (kr246) | kr616 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (kr65) | kr77 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (kr31) | kr41 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (kr23) | kr33 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (kr4,220) | kr3,258 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (kr2.59) | kr0.93 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (kr333) | kr230 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (kr22) | kr42 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 142 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,118 (₩3,909,897) in Busan.
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