Cost of living in Denmark compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr167 (R$ 134) | R$ 38 | + 252% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr97 (R$ 78) | R$ 36 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr44 (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.48 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | kr37 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr36 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 273% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr87 (R$ 70) | R$ 48 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr8 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.55 | + 34% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 239% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr20,674 (R$ 16,625) | R$ 3,982 | + 318% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,428 (R$ 12,407) | R$ 2,625 | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,312 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 762 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,604 (R$ 9,331) | R$ 2,982 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,724 (R$ 7,015) | R$ 2,002 | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,170 (R$ 941) | R$ 514 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr331 (R$ 266) | R$ 91 | + 191% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,502 (R$ 2,012) | R$ 1,826 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr675 (R$ 543) | R$ 634 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr255 (R$ 205) | R$ 22 | + 838% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr797 (R$ 641) | R$ 279 | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (R$ 282) | R$ 279 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr830 (R$ 667) | R$ 401 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,165 (R$ 937) | R$ 315 | + 198% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr374,415 (R$ 301,099) | R$ 117,855 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr605 (R$ 487) | R$ 241 | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr65 (R$ 52) | R$ 22 | + 138% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr280 (R$ 225) | R$ 47 | + 375% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (R$ 322) | R$ 282 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.68 | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr371 (R$ 299) | R$ 57 | + 424% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Denmark | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr454 (R$ 365) | R$ 117 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (R$ 210) | R$ 60 | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,599 (R$ 1,286) | R$ 220 | + 483% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr771 (R$ 620) | R$ 241 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr126 (R$ 101) | R$ 33 | + 205% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr45 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr54 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 278% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,245 (R$ 4,218) | R$ 3,432 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.82 (R$ 0.66) | R$ 1.36 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr299 (R$ 240) | R$ 140 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr62 (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 308% | |
TOTAL | + 136% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 136% more expensive than in Brazil
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