Studying in Denmark vs. South Korea
Denmark and South Korea are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,106 in Denmark and €714 in South Korea.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
South Korea
Lower visa proof of funds
South Korea
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
South Korea
Currency
DKK (kr)
KRW (₩)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
₩8,000,000
≈ €5,360 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
₩12,000,000
≈ €8,040 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
₩1,066,250 / mo
≈ €714 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
₩13,000,000
Bank balance proof (D-2 visa)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.