Cost of living in Denmark compared to Australia
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (AU$34) | AU$23 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr99 (AU$22) | AU$15 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr45 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (AU$3.15) | AU$2.05 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr36 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr47 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (AU$3.67) | AU$5.13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.63 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (AU$2.73) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (AU$4.36) | AU$3.81 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.30 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,766 (AU$4,368) | AU$4,616 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,222 (AU$3,364) | AU$3,120 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,760 (AU$389) | AU$295 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,642 (AU$2,573) | AU$2,783 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,875 (AU$1,961) | AU$2,093 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,293 (AU$286) | AU$214 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr262 (AU$58) | AU$75 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,536 (AU$561) | AU$649 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr615 (AU$136) | AU$301 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr69 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr327 (AU$72) | AU$42 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr797 (AU$176) | AU$125 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr343 (AU$76) | AU$93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr843 (AU$186) | AU$172 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,165 (AU$258) | AU$193 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr380,743 (AU$84,143) | AU$39,565 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (AU$3.19) | AU$2.01 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr664 (AU$147) | AU$180 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr30 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr56 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$87 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr36 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 (AU$4.52) | AU$5.76 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (AU$5.54) | AU$10 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.33 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (AU$3.56) | AU$4.48 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr248 (AU$55) | AU$37 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr529 (AU$117) | AU$72 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr260 (AU$57) | AU$46 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,599 (AU$353) | AU$321 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr782 (AU$173) | AU$127 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr132 (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr44 (AU$10) | AU$5.20 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr55 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr6,594 (AU$1,457) | AU$874 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.82 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.65 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr299 (AU$66) | AU$88 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr61 (AU$13) | AU$44 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,318 prices entered by 411 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
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Cost of living in Denmark is about the same as in Australia
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