Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr161 (C$32) | C$24 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr92 (C$18) | C$14 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (C$2.78) | C$3.28 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr34 (C$7) | C$5.56 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr74 (C$15) | C$11 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (C$3.93) | C$5.47 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (C$3.02) | C$3.31 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (C$2.67) | C$4.03 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr90 (C$18) | C$21 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (C$4.10) | C$3.23 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (C$3.86) | C$2.58 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,989 (C$3,157) | C$2,889 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,124 (C$2,789) | C$2,295 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,585 (C$313) | C$240 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,768 (C$2,126) | C$2,062 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,025 (C$1,585) | C$1,501 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (C$197) | C$128 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr201 (C$40) | C$65 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (C$554) | C$401 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (C$104) | C$213 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (C$15) | C$14 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (C$49) | C$30 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 32% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr805 (C$159) | C$80 | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr324 (C$64) | C$57 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr686 (C$135) | C$147 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,201 (C$237) | C$173 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (C$60,048) | C$33,546 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (C$2.76) | C$1.60 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr614 (C$121) | C$106 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr34 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (C$27) | C$24 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (C$4.08) | C$6 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (C$4.44) | C$6 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr23 (C$4.59) | C$4.45 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (C$3.22) | C$3.63 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr237 (C$47) | C$31 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr437 (C$86) | C$68 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr240 (C$47) | C$31 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr718 (C$142) | C$217 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr797 (C$157) | C$129 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr102 (C$20) | C$15 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (C$9) | C$5.88 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr6,615 (C$1,306) | C$808 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.72 (C$0.14) | C$0.44 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr309 (C$61) | C$67 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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