Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 61% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 56% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (443 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (288 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (128 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (43 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | kr37 (120 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (100 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (158 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (64 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (40 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (41 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr82 (270 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (63 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (67 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 112% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 48% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,225 (62,970 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,309 (46,869 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (4,928 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,780 (38,584 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,670 (28,399 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (3,409 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr190 (622 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (9,971 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (1,889 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (230 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (734 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 21% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr789 (2,585 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (1,150 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (2,514 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (3,648 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 124% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 124% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (961,361 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (48 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (1,937 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 253% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr244 (799 Kč) | 330 Kč | + 142% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 6% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (152 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (244 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (1,540 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (143 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (85 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (94 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (61 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (48 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr251 (822 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 39% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr445 (1,459 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr252 (824 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (2,836 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (2,599 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (386 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (139 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (164 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 233% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (13,291 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (3.28 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (967 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (197 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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