Cost of living in Denmark compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 23% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr161 (AU$36) | AU$23 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr92 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (AU$3.13) | AU$2.04 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr34 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr74 (AU$16) | AU$10 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (AU$4.43) | AU$5.14 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (AU$3.40) | AU$3.62 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (AU$3.01) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr90 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (AU$4.61) | AU$3.70 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (AU$4.35) | AU$3.35 | + 30% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,989 (AU$3,557) | AU$4,709 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,124 (AU$3,142) | AU$3,109 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,585 (AU$353) | AU$214 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,768 (AU$2,396) | AU$2,788 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,025 (AU$1,785) | AU$2,151 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (AU$222) | AU$174 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr201 (AU$45) | AU$76 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (AU$624) | AU$793 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (AU$117) | AU$288 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (AU$55) | AU$48 | + 16% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr805 (AU$179) | AU$129 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr324 (AU$72) | AU$95 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr686 (AU$153) | AU$179 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,201 (AU$267) | AU$209 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (AU$67,662) | AU$38,866 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (AU$3.11) | AU$1.99 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr614 (AU$137) | AU$185 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr34 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (AU$31) | AU$19 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$81 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (AU$4.60) | AU$5.56 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (AU$5.01) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr23 (AU$5.18) | AU$4.36 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.30 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr237 (AU$53) | AU$36 | + 47% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr437 (AU$97) | AU$68 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr240 (AU$53) | AU$46 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr718 (AU$160) | AU$262 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr797 (AU$177) | AU$127 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr102 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (AU$10) | AU$5.10 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr6,615 (AU$1,472) | AU$1,070 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.72 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.95 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr309 (AU$69) | AU$92 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (AU$13) | AU$43 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,177 prices entered by 439 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 6% cheaper than in Australia
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