Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 69% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 69% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (345 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr94 (212 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr45 (102 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (32 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (86 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (70 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (128 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (44 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (29 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (31 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (198 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (47 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (44 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 41% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,848 (42,410 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,825 (33,358 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,928 (4,339 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,881 (26,733 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,764 (19,720 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,040 (2,341 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr176 (396 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (6,850 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (1,297 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (158 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (504 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 355% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 42% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (1,904 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 132% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (770 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr724 (1,629 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,170 (2,634 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 111% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (660,431 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (32 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr639 (1,438 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 204% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr275 (620 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 200% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 47% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (95 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (168 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr469 (1,055 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (98 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (54 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (53 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (40 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr18 (41 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (563 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 573% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 72% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr459 (1,032 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr265 (595 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr773 (1,739 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr883 (1,987 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 305% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr111 (250 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (97 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (105 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (9,131 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.37 (3.07 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr320 (721 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (132 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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