Cost of living in South Korea compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 11% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩11,049 (kr58) | kr135 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,946 (kr42) | kr86 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,420 (kr39) | kr40 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,902 (kr15) | kr13 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,285 (kr33) | kr38 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (kr42) | kr30 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (kr42) | kr50 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,422 (kr44) | kr20 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (kr26) | kr13 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,939 (kr15) | kr13 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (kr109) | kr83 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,248 (kr17) | kr20 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,247 (kr22) | kr21 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,572,230 (kr18,710) | kr18,498 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,147,310 (kr11,247) | kr13,760 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩240,148 (kr1,258) | kr1,411 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,264,360 (kr6,622) | kr11,844 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩725,161 (kr3,798) | kr8,746 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩80,000 (kr419) | kr989 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (kr158) | kr231 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩433,362 (kr2,270) | kr2,807 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (kr524) | kr525 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (kr84) | kr74 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (kr76) | kr249 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 24% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩85,819 (kr449) | kr794 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (kr320) | kr342 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,399 (kr505) | kr744 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (kr778) | kr1,104 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,804,000 (kr218,955) | kr304,123 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,740 (kr9) | kr14 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,813 (kr298) | kr594 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 20% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (kr42) | kr36 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (kr63) | kr138 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩52,552 (kr275) | kr485 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (kr110) | kr44 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (kr79) | kr24 | + 221% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (kr51) | kr25 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (kr19) | kr19 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (kr43) | kr15 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,167 (kr90) | kr256 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| South Korea | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩34,756 (kr182) | kr420 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,450 (kr144) | kr245 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩249,761 (kr1,308) | kr859 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩69,455 (kr364) | kr769 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (kr82) | kr109 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (kr29) | kr43 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,817 (kr25) | kr51 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩757,033 (kr3,965) | kr5,211 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩206 (kr1.08) | kr1.05 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩98,667 (kr517) | kr284 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (kr24) | kr59 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 793 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 25% cheaper than in Denmark
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