Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 17% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 37% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (€19) | €15 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr84 (€11) | €9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (€5.23) | €3.76 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.74) | €1.15 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (€4.94) | €3.59 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (€4.12) | €2.96 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr46 (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.72) | €2.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (€1.67) | €1.57 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (€1.67) | €1.17 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr17 (€2.28) | €2.73 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.65) | €0.90 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 25% 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 | kr19,051 (€2,557) | €1,791 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,215 (€1,908) | €1,450 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,710 (€230) | €173 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,189 (€1,636) | €1,268 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,170 (€1,231) | €984 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr928 (€125) | €111 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr150 (€20) | €33 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (€409) | €479 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (€77) | €164 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr197 (€26) | €15 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 8% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (€102) | €92 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr356 (€48) | €44 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr795 (€107) | €105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€149) | €139 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (€39,400) | €28,154 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€2.05) | €1.86 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr569 (€76) | €95 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr236 (€32) | €24 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 32% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr44 (€5.95) | €3.49 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr114 (€15) | €12 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (€63) | €41 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (€5.21) | €3.53 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (€3.32) | €3.08 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr34 (€4.60) | €4.09 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (€1.75) | €1.39 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (€2.10) | €2.04 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr274 (€37) | €23 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 22% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr406 (€54) | €57 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (€33) | €23 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr816 (€110) | €83 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (€103) | €71 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr101 (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.66) | €3.18 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (€7) | €5.80 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,734 (€501) | €453 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.15 (€0.15) | €0.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr292 (€39) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 467 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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