Cost of living in Odense, Denmark vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Odense (Denmark) is 11% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr113 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr37 (AU$8) | AU$5.27 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.48 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | kr27 (AU$5.60) | AU$5.06 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr23 (AU$4.70) | AU$4.83 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (AU$4.15) | AU$4.57 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.19 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (AU$2.38) | AU$5.70 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr18 (AU$3.80) | AU$2.80 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (AU$2.94) | AU$2.67 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Odense (Denmark) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr9,608 (AU$2,002) | AU$2,894 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,514 (AU$1,565) | AU$2,147 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,415 (AU$295) | AU$238 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr5,405 (AU$1,126) | AU$1,809 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,239 (AU$675) | AU$1,422 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr641 (AU$134) | AU$159 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr183 (AU$38) | AU$46 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,734 (AU$778) | AU$354 | + 120% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr610 (AU$127) | AU$212 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr52 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr161 (AU$33) | AU$28 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Odense (Denmark) is 11% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr755 (AU$157) | AU$101 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr228 (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr813 (AU$169) | AU$129 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr880 (AU$183) | AU$131 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Odense (Denmark) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,313 (AU$54,647) | AU$27,303 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (AU$2.21) | AU$1.38 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr368 (AU$77) | AU$160 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr124 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Odense (Denmark) is 102% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr60 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr134 (AU$28) | AU$24 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,843 (AU$384) | AU$72 | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr46 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (AU$5.19) | AU$4.31 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (AU$5.89) | AU$5.32 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 (AU$2.13) | AU$2.55 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr14 (AU$2.95) | AU$3.01 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr188 (AU$39) | AU$36 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Odense (Denmark) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr313 (AU$65) | AU$51 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr205 (AU$43) | AU$39 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr723 (AU$151) | AU$226 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr619 (AU$129) | AU$78 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr76 (AU$16) | AU$16 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr35 (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,869 (AU$806) | AU$634 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.42 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.25 | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr206 (AU$43) | AU$72 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Odense (Denmark) is 7% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,544 (kr36,212) in Odense.
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