Cost of living in Odense, Denmark vs San Francisco, California, United States
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Odense (Denmark) is 16% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr113 ($18) | $18 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr37 ($5.95) | $5.20 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 ($1.40) | $1.16 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | kr27 ($4.37) | $5.18 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr23 ($3.66) | $4.92 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 ($3.24) | $4.15 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 ($1.86) | $2.18 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 ($1.86) | $5.54 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 ($14) | $18 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr18 ($2.97) | $2.51 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 ($2.30) | $3.82 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Odense (Denmark) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr9,608 ($1,561) | $3,960 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr7,514 ($1,221) | $3,733 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,415 ($230) | $128 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr5,405 ($878) | $2,888 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr3,239 ($526) | $2,294 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr641 ($104) | $101 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr183 ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,734 ($607) | $518 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr610 ($99) | $139 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr52 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr161 ($26) | $42 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Odense (Denmark) is 10% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr755 ($123) | $62 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr228 ($37) | $46 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr813 ($132) | $105 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr880 ($143) | $171 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Odense (Denmark) is about the same as in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,313 ($42,629) | $23,115 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.72) | $0.95 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr368 ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr124 ($20) | $19 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Odense (Denmark) is 29% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr60 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr134 ($22) | $12 | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,843 ($299) | $132 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr46 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 ($4.05) | $4.80 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 ($4.60) | $8 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 ($1.66) | $4.63 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr14 ($2.30) | $2.49 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr188 ($30) | $32 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Odense (Denmark) is 25% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr313 ($51) | $61 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr205 ($33) | $31 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr723 ($117) | $263 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr619 ($101) | $109 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr76 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr35 ($5.72) | $5.19 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,869 ($629) | $405 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.42 ($0.23) | $0.35 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr206 ($33) | $111 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.16251
USD
/
DKK
Do you live in San Francisco, California? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Copenhagen is 15% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 66% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Brussels is 6% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 134% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Edmonton (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Calgary (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Odense (Denmark) is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $8,596 (kr52,896) in Odense.
Prices recently added
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Nairobi costs Shilling500 (27 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Ankara costs 80TL (39 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of tomatoes in Caracas costs 950,000 Bs.S. (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Mérida costs Mex$ 227 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Buenos Aires costs ARS $3,200 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Santiago del Estero costs ARS $20,000 (about 2 hours ago)