Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 79% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 ($16) | $11 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr72 ($12) | $7 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 ($6) | $3.12 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 ($1.68) | $0.98 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 ($5.29) | $2.09 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr24 ($3.87) | $1.42 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr67 ($11) | $4.37 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 ($3.07) | $1.85 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 ($2.44) | $1.31 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 ($1.72) | $1.36 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr96 ($16) | $15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 ($3.37) | $1.97 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 ($2.45) | $0.94 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 183% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,011 ($2,437) | $769 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,345 ($2,004) | $443 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,743 ($283) | $51 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,521 ($1,870) | $573 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,443 ($1,371) | $306 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,140 ($185) | $34 | + 452% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 ($23) | $25 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,850 ($625) | $546 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr883 ($143) | $166 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr62 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 ($24) | $12 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 58% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr873 ($142) | $71 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr369 ($60) | $50 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,013 ($165) | $104 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,734 ($282) | $91 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 182% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr258,970 ($42,044) | $22,323 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.75) | $0.92 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr578 ($94) | $23 | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr188 ($31) | $8 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 50% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 ($7) | $5.07 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 ($12) | $10 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 ($89) | $36 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 ($7) | $5.77 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 ($3.41) | $3.73 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 ($4.06) | $4.63 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 ($2.62) | $1.98 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 ($2.75) | $1.61 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 ($39) | $10 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 71% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 ($68) | $18 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 ($33) | $11 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr914 ($148) | $63 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr632 ($103) | $47 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr110 ($18) | $9 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 ($7) | $4.93 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 ($7) | $2.19 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 ($617) | $690 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 ($0.23) | $0.15 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 ($41) | $57 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 ($9) | $5.24 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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