Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (419 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr94 (258 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr45 (124 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (104 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (85 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (155 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (53 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (36 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (37 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (240 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (57 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 190% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (54 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,848 (51,454 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,825 (40,472 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,928 (5,265 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,881 (32,435 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,764 (23,926 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,040 (2,840 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr176 (481 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (8,311 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (1,574 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (192 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (612 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (2,310 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (934 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr724 (1,977 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,170 (3,195 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (801,281 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr639 (1,745 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr275 (752 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (116 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (204 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr469 (1,280 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (119 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (64 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (48 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr18 (50 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (683 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr459 (1,252 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr265 (722 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr773 (2,110 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr883 (2,411 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr111 (303 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (118 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (128 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (11,078 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.37 (3.73 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr320 (874 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (160 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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