Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 44% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 55% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr138 (£16) | £11 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (£10) | £5.82 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (£4.57) | £3.35 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (£1.51) | £0.97 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (£4.06) | £2.20 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (£3.51) | £1.68 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (£5.59) | £3.66 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (£2.34) | £1.96 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (£1.43) | £1.10 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (£1.49) | £1.56 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (£10) | £6 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (£2.29) | £2.11 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (£2.22) | £0.78 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 90% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,240 (£2,223) | £1,196 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,459 (£1,671) | £579 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (£174) | £137 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,518 (£1,446) | £694 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,422 (£1,089) | £454 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (£120) | £73 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr167 (£19) | £20 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (£352) | £264 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (£67) | £73 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr226 (£26) | £10 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 51% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr761 (£88) | £78 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (£41) | £24 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr774 (£89) | £62 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (£129) | £60 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 16% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (£33,916) | £21,326 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (£1.75) | £1.44 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (£68) | £69 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr238 (£28) | £15 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 24% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (£5.38) | £2.82 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (£9) | £8 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (£54) | £63 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (£5.03) | £3.02 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (£2.97) | £1.82 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (£3.01) | £4.00 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (£2.06) | £1.55 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (£1.68) | £1.85 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr302 (£35) | £11 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 39% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (£49) | £22 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr251 (£29) | £18 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (£100) | £53 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (£92) | £59 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (£14) | £8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (£4.87) | £2.95 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (£5.79) | £4.41 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,852 (£445) | £395 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (£0.12) | £0.13 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (£34) | £25 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (£7) | £10 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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