Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 162% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 132% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (2,751 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr84 (1,672 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 161% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (773 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (257 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | kr37 (729 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (609 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 433% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr46 (906 Dinar) | 516 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (401 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (246 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 178% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (246 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (1,608 Dinar) | 2,094 Dinar | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr17 (337 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (392 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 757% | |
Housing | + 219% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 219% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,051 (377,735 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,215 (281,861 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 375% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,710 (33,902 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,059 (239,109 Dinar) | 70,146 Dinar | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,043 (179,301 Dinar) | 31,980 Dinar | + 461% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr928 (18,394 Dinar) | 5,853 Dinar | + 214% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr150 (2,977 Dinar) | 2,357 Dinar | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (60,363 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (11,432 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (1,210 Dinar) | 792 Dinar | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr197 (3,902 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 474% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 28% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (15,137 Dinar) | 8,106 Dinar | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr347 (6,877 Dinar) | 6,125 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr795 (15,767 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (22,081 Dinar) | 15,707 Dinar | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 248% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 248% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr288,930 (5,728,935 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (303 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 609% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr568 (11,262 Dinar) | 1,502 Dinar | + 650% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr215 (4,268 Dinar) | 1,217 Dinar | + 251% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 127% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr44 (878 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 182% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr114 (2,270 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 362% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr456 (9,032 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 374% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (770 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (491 Dinar) | 528 Dinar | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr34 (679 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (259 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (307 Dinar) | 259 Dinar | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr230 (4,564 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 842% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 98% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr378 (7,497 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 210% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (4,895 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 441% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr816 (16,187 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 505% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr772 (15,311 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr100 (1,981 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (833 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (1,008 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,734 (74,033 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.15 (23 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr288 (5,709 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (1,169 Dinar) | 323 Dinar | + 262% | |
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TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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