Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany vs Odense, Denmark
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 36% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr77) | kr113 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (kr47) | kr74 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.15 (kr23) | kr37 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (kr5.40) | kr9 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.03 (kr15) | kr27 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (kr11) | kr23 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (kr30) | kr65 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (kr16) | kr20 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (kr10) | kr11 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (kr6) | kr11 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.78 (kr43) | kr84 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (kr14) | kr18 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (kr9) | kr14 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €873 (kr6,495) | kr9,608 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €637 (kr4,737) | kr7,514 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (kr1,478) | kr1,415 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €456 (kr3,392) | kr5,405 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €318 (kr2,364) | kr3,239 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €141 (kr1,046) | kr641 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr164) | kr183 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €385 (kr2,859) | kr3,734 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (kr446) | kr610 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr67) | kr52 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr93) | kr161 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (kr531) | kr755 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr240) | kr228 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (kr711) | kr813 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (kr577) | kr880 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,333 (kr143,767) | kr262,313 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (kr10) | kr11 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (kr427) | kr368 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (kr127) | kr124 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (kr37) | kr60 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr134 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr1,843 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (kr19) | kr46 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.79 (kr13) | kr25 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (kr15) | kr28 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (kr9) | kr10 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (kr12) | kr14 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr106) | kr188 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (kr215) | kr313 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (kr159) | kr205 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (kr400) | kr723 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr297) | kr619 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr59) | kr76 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (kr20) | kr35 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.43 (kr18) | kr42 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,869 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (kr0.67) | kr1.42 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (kr149) | kr206 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (kr42) | kr43 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr31,000 in Odense you would need to make just about kr23,632 (€3,178) in Duisburg.
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