- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr122 (C$24) | C$18 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr42 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (C$1.71) | C$2.44 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (C$7) | C$4.06 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (C$3.72) | C$3.99 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr58 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (C$3.87) | C$3.78 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (C$2.30) | C$2.38 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (C$2.33) | C$3.53 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (C$4.00) | C$2.40 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (C$2.55) | C$2.29 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr15,040 (C$3,021) | C$2,124 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,315 (C$2,273) | C$1,642 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,276 (C$256) | C$157 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,092 (C$2,027) | C$1,641 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,560 (C$1,318) | C$1,185 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,360 (C$273) | C$102 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr217 (C$44) | C$53 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,437 (C$690) | C$485 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr847 (C$170) | C$156 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr51 (C$10) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr169 (C$34) | C$24 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr730 (C$147) | C$72 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr324 (C$65) | C$58 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr841 (C$169) | C$115 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,107 (C$222) | C$140 | + 59% | |
| 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 | kr244,403 (C$49,094) | C$22,848 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.15) | C$1.30 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr523 (C$105) | C$110 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (C$18) | C$22 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (C$80) | C$100 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.79) | C$4.94 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.87) | C$5.55 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.53) | C$2.85 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (C$2.93) | C$2.73 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr251 (C$50) | C$25 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr383 (C$77) | C$54 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr198 (C$40) | C$27 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (C$145) | C$144 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr674 (C$135) | C$99 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr87 (C$17) | C$12 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (C$8) | C$5.00 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr43 (C$9) | C$7 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (C$827) | C$597 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.06 (C$0.21) | C$0.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 (C$49) | C$63 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 21% more expensive than in Canada
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