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Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr127 (C$26) | C$17 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (C$1.80) | C$2.38 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (C$6) | C$3.96 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr17 (C$3.54) | C$3.79 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr52 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (C$3.62) | C$3.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (C$2.34) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (C$2.29) | C$3.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr76 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (C$3.99) | C$2.41 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (C$2.82) | C$2.19 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,554 (C$2,957) | C$2,118 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,695 (C$2,173) | C$1,636 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,096 (C$223) | C$149 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,791 (C$1,989) | C$1,556 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,327 (C$1,285) | C$1,154 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr798 (C$162) | C$100 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr209 (C$43) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,459 (C$703) | C$457 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr837 (C$170) | C$153 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr61 (C$12) | C$11 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr182 (C$37) | C$23 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr780 (C$159) | C$72 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr299 (C$61) | C$56 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr868 (C$176) | C$115 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,210 (C$246) | C$135 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr258,409 (C$52,502) | C$23,916 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.19) | C$1.32 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr495 (C$101) | C$110 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr49 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (C$18) | C$21 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr900 (C$183) | C$97 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr41 (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (C$4.70) | C$4.78 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.81) | C$5.38 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.64) | C$2.94 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (C$3.48) | C$2.68 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr257 (C$52) | C$25 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr390 (C$79) | C$53 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr210 (C$43) | C$27 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr513 (C$104) | C$145 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr604 (C$123) | C$97 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (C$19) | C$11 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (C$9) | C$5.15 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (C$10) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr3,929 (C$798) | C$597 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (C$0.21) | C$0.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr239 (C$49) | C$58 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 22% more expensive than in Canada
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