Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr110 (C$23) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr75 (C$16) | C$11 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr34 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (C$2.09) | C$2.47 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (C$6) | C$3.83 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (C$5.54) | C$4.51 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr58 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (C$4.05) | C$3.90 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (C$2.73) | C$2.70 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (C$2.04) | C$3.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (C$20) | C$18 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (C$4.43) | C$2.28 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (C$2.66) | C$2.22 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr12,978 (C$2,689) | C$2,285 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,884 (C$2,048) | C$1,764 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,531 (C$317) | C$171 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr7,441 (C$1,541) | C$1,724 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,226 (C$1,290) | C$1,270 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr960 (C$199) | C$110 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,202 (C$663) | C$375 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (C$159) | C$162 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr56 (C$12) | C$11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr142 (C$29) | C$22 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 65% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr802 (C$166) | C$72 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr303 (C$63) | C$48 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr907 (C$188) | C$109 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,136 (C$235) | C$139 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 22% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr263,725 (C$54,634) | C$25,331 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (C$2.16) | C$1.12 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr540 (C$112) | C$119 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr76 (C$16) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr98 (C$20) | C$16 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (C$77) | C$79 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 (C$4.18) | C$4.99 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (C$5.95) | C$5.52 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.61) | C$3.21 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (C$3.57) | C$2.63 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr177 (C$37) | C$25 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr356 (C$74) | C$54 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (C$41) | C$29 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr898 (C$186) | C$156 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (C$135) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr92 (C$19) | C$13 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (C$9) | C$4.80 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (C$9) | C$7 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,709 (C$768) | C$568 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 (C$0.43) | C$0.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr230 (C$48) | C$58 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (C$11) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in Canada
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