Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 19% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 29% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr152 (€20) | €16 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr97 (€13) | €11 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr48 (€6) | €5.22 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr15 (€1.96) | €1.17 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (€5.01) | €3.94 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr33 (€4.38) | €2.56 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (€2.56) | €2.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr10 (€1.38) | €1.73 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.73) | €1.31 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr75 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (€2.67) | €2.99 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr18 (€2.35) | €1.10 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 45% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,022 (€2,816) | €1,776 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,172 (€2,033) | €1,649 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr2,560 (€343) | €185 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,950 (€1,601) | €1,313 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,822 (€1,182) | €1,019 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,275 (€171) | €110 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr258 (€35) | €24 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,115 (€417) | €416 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr963 (€129) | €166 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr75 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr271 (€36) | €15 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 6% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr831 (€111) | €92 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr335 (€45) | €49 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr835 (€112) | €97 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,224 (€164) | €135 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 6% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr382,349 (€51,227) | €28,760 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (€1.89) | €2.04 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr694 (€93) | €119 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr223 (€30) | €24 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 19% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr51 (€7) | €3.49 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr63 (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr469 (€63) | €41 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (€5.53) | €3.53 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (€3.10) | €3.08 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.86) | €4.41 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (€2.31) | €1.39 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr14 (€1.83) | €2.04 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr242 (€32) | €23 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 33% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr537 (€72) | €59 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr262 (€35) | €21 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,018 (€136) | €73 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr802 (€107) | €65 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr127 (€17) | €11 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr45 (€5.98) | €3.55 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr55 (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,834 (€514) | €453 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.35 (€0.18) | €0.16 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr306 (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr61 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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