Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr140 (C$27) | C$20 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr77 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (C$1.94) | C$1.98 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (C$6) | C$4.48 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr20 (C$3.89) | C$3.04 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (C$3.24) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (C$2.36) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (C$2.35) | C$3.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr82 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (C$4.08) | C$2.48 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 (C$3.14) | C$1.93 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,909 (C$3,239) | C$2,136 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,686 (C$2,430) | C$1,241 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,425 (C$273) | C$133 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,164 (C$2,330) | C$1,120 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,769 (C$1,680) | C$806 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,081 (C$207) | C$66 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr168 (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,919 (C$751) | C$311 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr941 (C$180) | C$97 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr58 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr205 (C$39) | C$25 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr881 (C$169) | C$60 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr363 (C$70) | C$39 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr995 (C$191) | C$98 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,770 (C$339) | C$117 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr263,240 (C$50,431) | C$22,935 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.16) | C$1.42 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr468 (C$90) | C$67 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr183 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (C$105) | C$77 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (C$4.25) | C$3.85 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (C$4.97) | C$4.28 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (C$3.38) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (C$3.24) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (C$57) | C$20 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr409 (C$78) | C$52 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (C$38) | C$26 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr793 (C$152) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr685 (C$131) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr103 (C$20) | C$9 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr44 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr49 (C$9) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,200 (C$805) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr292 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr45 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 902 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,171 (kr47,873) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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