Cost of living in Jilin City, China vs Copenhagen, Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Jilin City (China) is 68% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16元 (kr15) | kr99 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 (kr24) | kr72 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8元 (kr8) | kr38 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (kr14) | kr10 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.00元 (kr4.80) | kr33 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (kr2.88) | kr24 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (kr19) | kr67 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00元 (kr4.80) | kr19 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 (kr1.92) | kr15 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10元 (kr10) | kr11 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr96 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (kr7) | kr21 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (kr7) | kr15 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Jilin City (China) is 6% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | kr15,011 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | kr12,345 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | kr1,743 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr11,615 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr8,443 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr1,140 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (kr58) | kr141 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | kr3,850 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | kr883 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | kr62 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr146 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Jilin City (China) is about the same as in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | kr873 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | kr369 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | kr1,013 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | kr1,734 | - | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Jilin City (China) is 53% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr258,970 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | kr11 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120元 (kr115) | kr578 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr188 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Jilin City (China) is about the same as in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr42 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr72 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr546 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr42 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | kr21 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | kr25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | kr16 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | kr17 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | kr239 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Jilin City (China) is about the same as in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr421 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr204 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr914 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | kr632 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr110 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr43 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr42 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,800 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr1.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | kr255 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | kr53 | - | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.960
DKK
/
CNY
Do you live in Copenhagen? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Madrid is 131% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Copenhagen is 16% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Tegucigalpa is 41% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 29% more expensive than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Caracas is 71% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 39% cheaper than in Santiago
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Munich (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sapporo (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stockholm (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hangzhou (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dalian (China)
Cost of living in Jilin City (China) is 44% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr46,000 in Copenhagen you would need to make just about kr25,726 (26,793元) in Jilin City.
Prices recently added
- Hourly rate for babysitter services in New York City costs $20 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Talcahuano costs CH$250,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Cochabamba costs $b4,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- Public transport in Mexico City costs Mex$ 1,200 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Tokyo costs ¥12,000 (about 4 hours ago)
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 85 m2 in Maringá costs R$ 2,800 (about 4 hours ago)