Cost of living in Odense, Denmark vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Odense (Denmark) is 21% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr113 ($18) | $15 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 ($12) | $7 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr37 ($5.99) | $4.53 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 ($1.41) | $0.91 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | kr27 ($4.40) | $3.08 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr23 ($3.69) | $4.78 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 ($11) | $7 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 ($3.26) | $3.17 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 ($1.88) | $1.34 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 ($1.87) | $3.28 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 ($14) | $15 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr18 ($2.99) | $1.82 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 ($2.31) | $1.65 | + 40% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Odense (Denmark) is 27% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr9,608 ($1,572) | $2,021 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,514 ($1,230) | $1,391 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,415 ($232) | $189 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr5,405 ($884) | $1,885 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,239 ($530) | $1,089 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr641 ($105) | $122 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr183 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,734 ($611) | $249 | + 145% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr610 ($100) | $155 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr52 ($8) | $13 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr161 ($26) | $19 | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Odense (Denmark) is 18% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr755 ($124) | $58 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr228 ($37) | $49 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr813 ($133) | $94 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr880 ($144) | $111 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Odense (Denmark) is 48% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,313 ($42,919) | $25,646 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.74) | $0.58 | + 197% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr368 ($60) | $49 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr124 ($20) | $17 | + 19% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Odense (Denmark) is 51% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr60 ($10) | $5.69 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr134 ($22) | $15 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,843 ($302) | $117 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr46 ($8) | $5.99 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 ($4.08) | $4.05 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 ($4.63) | $4.68 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 ($1.67) | $4.16 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr14 ($2.32) | $1.70 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr188 ($31) | $31 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Odense (Denmark) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr313 ($51) | $52 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr205 ($33) | $24 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr723 ($118) | $224 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr619 ($101) | $87 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr76 ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr35 ($5.76) | $5.13 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 ($7) | $5.69 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,869 ($633) | $417 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.42 ($0.23) | $0.19 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr206 ($34) | $61 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $6,650 (kr40,641) in Odense to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $6,200 in Austin, Texas.
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