Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Lille, France
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 18% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (€13) | €15 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr72 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (€5.06) | €5.83 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (€1.39) | €1.12 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | kr33 (€4.38) | €3.32 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr24 (€3.21) | €1.98 | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr67 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (€2.54) | €1.94 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (€2.02) | €1.79 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (€1.43) | €2.25 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr100 (€13) | €6 | + 121% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (€2.79) | €1.70 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (€2.03) | €1.06 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 76% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,011 (€2,018) | €1,120 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,345 (€1,659) | €841 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,743 (€234) | €118 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,521 (€1,549) | €657 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,443 (€1,135) | €543 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,140 (€153) | €75 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (€19) | €28 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,850 (€517) | €322 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr883 (€119) | €91 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr62 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (€20) | €13 | + 56% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 47% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr873 (€117) | €92 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr369 (€50) | €37 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,013 (€136) | €89 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,734 (€233) | €90 | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 43% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr274,923 (€36,955) | €22,770 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (€1.45) | €1.41 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr578 (€78) | €51 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr188 (€25) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 42% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (€5.62) | €5.32 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 (€10) | €4.13 | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (€73) | €24 | + 204% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (€5.67) | €3.81 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (€2.82) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (€3.36) | €3.93 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (€2.17) | €1.60 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (€2.28) | €2.23 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (€32) | €23 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 29% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (€57) | €37 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (€27) | €21 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr914 (€123) | €79 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr632 (€85) | €47 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr110 (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (€5.82) | €3.07 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (€5.61) | €5.26 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (€511) | €441 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 (€0.19) | €0.22 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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