Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 22% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr131 (C$25) | C$18 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (C$15) | C$11 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (C$1.89) | C$2.38 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (C$5.91) | C$3.88 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (C$4.03) | C$3.87 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr16 (C$3.20) | C$3.77 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (C$2.41) | C$2.37 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (C$2.33) | C$3.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 (C$16) | C$18 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (C$3.93) | C$2.33 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (C$2.96) | C$2.05 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,951 (C$3,096) | C$2,161 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,151 (C$2,359) | C$1,599 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (C$262) | C$166 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,033 (C$1,947) | C$1,598 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,115 (C$1,381) | C$1,084 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr922 (C$179) | C$110 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr175 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (C$669) | C$427 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (C$168) | C$162 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (C$16) | C$11 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (C$35) | C$23 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 55% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (C$164) | C$69 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr316 (C$61) | C$54 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr876 (C$170) | C$113 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,636 (C$318) | C$135 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,959 (C$51,625) | C$24,881 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.17) | C$1.24 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr470 (C$91) | C$112 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr56 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (C$72) | C$86 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.65) | C$5.01 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (C$5.60) | C$5.10 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (C$3.17) | C$2.96 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (C$3.35) | C$2.34 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr230 (C$45) | C$24 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (C$80) | C$54 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr207 (C$40) | C$28 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr607 (C$118) | C$162 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr660 (C$128) | C$102 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr99 (C$19) | C$11 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (C$8) | C$4.88 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,366 (C$653) | C$559 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (C$0.52) | C$0.39 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (C$56) | C$59 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 23% more expensive than in Canada
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