- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Peru
- Copenhagen
- Lima
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Lima (Peru)
| Food | 196% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 196% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr160 (S/. 79) | S/. 14.07 | 461% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr62 (S/. 31) | S/. 14.32 | 113% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr39 (S/. 18.99) | S/. 7.05 | 169% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr7.35 (S/. 3.63) | S/. 3.75 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr24 (S/. 11.77) | S/. 5.14 | 129% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr25 (S/. 12.27) | S/. 3.06 | 301% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr43 (S/. 21) | S/. 9.59 | 120% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17.10 (S/. 8.43) | S/. 3.78 | 123% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr17.27 (S/. 8.52) | S/. 3.16 | 169% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr12.33 (S/. 6.08) | S/. 3.63 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr77 (S/. 38) | S/. 33 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr27 (S/. 13.10) | S/. 5.18 | 153% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13.78 (S/. 6.80) | S/. 1.74 | 290% |
| Housing | 114% | ||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 114% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr11,833 (S/. 5,837) | S/. 2,355 | 148% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr975 (S/. 481) | S/. 209 | 130% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr220 (S/. 108) | S/. 191 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr4,708 (S/. 2,322) | S/. 1,941 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr855 (S/. 422) | S/. 326 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr71 (S/. 35) | S/. 9.73 | 257% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr149 (S/. 74) | S/. 10.19 | 623% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr775 (S/. 382) | S/. 159 | 140% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr330 (S/. 163) | S/. 161 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr644 (S/. 318) | S/. 251 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr839 (S/. 414) | S/. 197 | 110% |
| Transportation | 170% | ||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 170% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr310,485 (S/. 153,143) | S/. 49,057 | 212% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr12.50 (S/. 6.16) | S/. 4.05 | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr401 (S/. 198) | S/. 64 | 207% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr174 (S/. 86) | S/. 29 | 196% |
| Personal Care | 107% | ||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 107% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr71 (S/. 35) | S/. 11.33 | 209% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr39 (S/. 18.99) | S/. 17.77 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 (S/. 14.80) | S/. 9.73 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (S/. 14.47) | S/. 14.46 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12.22 (S/. 6.03) | S/. 3.96 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17.50 (S/. 8.63) | S/. 4.75 | 82% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr233 (S/. 115) | S/. 27 | 332% |
| Entertainment | 63% | ||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 63% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr333 (S/. 164) | S/. 73 | 125% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr174 (S/. 86) | S/. 30 | 185% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr881 (S/. 435) | S/. 134 | 225% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr677 (S/. 334) | S/. 159 | 110% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr84 (S/. 41) | S/. 17.68 | 135% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr38 (S/. 18.56) | S/. 8.83 | 110% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr38 (S/. 18.70) | S/. 8.71 | 115% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr1,014 (S/. 500) | S/. 478 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.32 (S/. 0.65) | S/. 0.83 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr318 (S/. 157) | S/. 206 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr42 (S/. 21) | S/. 5.91 | 247% |
| TOTAL | 125% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,820 prices entered by 496 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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