- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Mexico
- Copenhagen
- Cancún
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Cancún (Mexico)
| Food | 138% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 138% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr175 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 98 | 279% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr63 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 55 | 143% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr38 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 50 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr7.50 (Mex$ 15.94) | Mex$ 12.88 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr23 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19.75 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr23 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 15.50 | 216% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr41 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 51 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17.42 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 37 | 1% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr17.27 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr11.64 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14.88 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr73 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 152 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr25 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 17.50 | 209% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12.78 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 10.80 | 152% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 76% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr11,231 (Mex$ 23,881) | Mex$ 9,857 | 142% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr971 (Mex$ 2,066) | Mex$ 2,956 | 30% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr215 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 651 | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr4,445 (Mex$ 9,453) | Mex$ 10,111 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr850 (Mex$ 1,807) | Mex$ 1,190 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 120 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr149 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 163 | 95% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 52% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr817 (Mex$ 1,736) | Mex$ 875 | 98% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr363 (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 633 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr678 (Mex$ 1,441) | Mex$ 1,029 | 40% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr831 (Mex$ 1,768) | Mex$ 646 | 174% |
| Transportation | 137% | ||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 137% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr310,485 (Mex$ 660,222) | Mex$ 202,500 | 226% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr12.54 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 13.34 | 100% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr393 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 420 | 99% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr170 (Mex$ 361) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 14% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr71 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 182 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr38 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 61 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 44 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 48 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13.38 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 35 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17.10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr214 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 150 | 203% |
| Entertainment | 70% | ||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 70% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr328 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 318 | 119% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr176 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 99 | 276% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr797 (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 475 | 257% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr644 (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 867 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr83 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 86 | 106% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr38 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 42 | 93% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr36 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 38 | 100% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr1,000 (Mex$ 2,126) | Mex$ 1,966 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.32 (Mex$ 2.81) | Mex$ 1.85 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr293 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 698 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr41 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 37 | 136% |
| TOTAL | 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,140 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 94% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 24,228
(kr11,394)
in Copenhagen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Cancún.