Cost of living in South Korea compared to Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in South Korea is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩12,081 (kr62) | kr161 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,849 (kr40) | kr92 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,923 (kr30) | kr46 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,942 (kr15) | kr14 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,102 (kr26) | kr38 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,780 (kr40) | kr34 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,958 (kr46) | kr74 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,825 (kr35) | kr20 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,178 (kr21) | kr15 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,056 (kr16) | kr14 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,973 (kr113) | kr90 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,494 (kr18) | kr21 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,603 (kr24) | kr20 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in South Korea is 45% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,500,120 (kr7,699) | kr15,989 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,934,250 (kr9,928) | kr14,124 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (kr1,233) | kr1,585 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (kr6,489) | kr10,768 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (kr3,722) | kr8,025 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (kr411) | kr1,000 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,380 (kr146) | kr201 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (kr2,224) | kr2,807 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (kr513) | kr525 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (kr82) | kr74 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (kr74) | kr249 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in South Korea is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (kr440) | kr805 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩66,260 (kr340) | kr324 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (kr495) | kr686 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (kr762) | kr1,201 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in South Korea is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩39,273,000 (kr201,572) | kr304,123 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,635 (kr8) | kr14 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,441 (kr300) | kr614 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in South Korea is 27% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (kr41) | kr34 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (kr62) | kr138 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩39,691 (kr204) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩20,000 (kr103) | kr44 | + 136% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (kr77) | kr21 | + 272% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (kr49) | kr23 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (kr18) | kr23 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩6,320 (kr32) | kr16 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩14,338 (kr74) | kr237 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in South Korea is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩37,219 (kr191) | kr437 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,364 (kr140) | kr240 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (kr1,282) | kr718 | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩127,461 (kr654) | kr797 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (kr80) | kr102 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (kr28) | kr43 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩6,631 (kr34) | kr45 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩924,016 (kr4,743) | kr6,615 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (kr1.06) | kr0.72 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (kr506) | kr309 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,699 (kr24) | kr59 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 627 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Korea is 32% cheaper than in Denmark
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