Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 23% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 31% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr138 (CHF 18) | CHF 27 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.67 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 3.66 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 3.95 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.65 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 2.61 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 2.79 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,240 (CHF 2,504) | CHF 3,991 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,459 (CHF 1,882) | CHF 3,124 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (CHF 196) | CHF 160 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,518 (CHF 1,629) | CHF 2,486 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,422 (CHF 1,226) | CHF 1,680 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (CHF 135) | CHF 123 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr167 (CHF 22) | CHF 50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (CHF 396) | CHF 594 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (CHF 75) | CHF 116 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr226 (CHF 29) | CHF 25 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 15% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr761 (CHF 99) | CHF 108 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (CHF 46) | CHF 54 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr774 (CHF 101) | CHF 126 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (CHF 145) | CHF 189 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 8% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (CHF 38,203) | CHF 32,454 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 1.96 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (CHF 77) | CHF 70 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr238 (CHF 31) | CHF 35 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (CHF 61) | CHF 125 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.29 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 4.96 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.99 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.99 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr302 (CHF 39) | CHF 39 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 31% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (CHF 55) | CHF 88 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr251 (CHF 33) | CHF 38 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (CHF 113) | CHF 119 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (CHF 103) | CHF 110 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (CHF 15) | CHF 24 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 4.87 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,852 (CHF 501) | CHF 589 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (CHF 38) | CHF 92 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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