- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr114 (C$23) | C$17 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr72 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (C$1.71) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (C$7) | C$4.12 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (C$3.93) | C$4.06 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr61 (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (C$3.76) | C$3.73 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (C$2.36) | C$2.35 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (C$2.17) | C$3.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr78 (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (C$4.15) | C$2.39 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (C$2.53) | C$2.31 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,945 (C$3,083) | C$2,122 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,846 (C$2,237) | C$1,651 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,610 (C$332) | C$161 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,111 (C$1,880) | C$1,638 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,126 (C$1,264) | C$1,195 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,456 (C$300) | C$106 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr192 (C$40) | C$53 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,510 (C$724) | C$481 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr920 (C$190) | C$156 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr160 (C$33) | C$24 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 51% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr723 (C$149) | C$71 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr352 (C$73) | C$56 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr879 (C$181) | C$116 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,193 (C$246) | C$138 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr259,006 (C$53,433) | C$22,604 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.18) | C$1.25 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr524 (C$108) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 3% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr31 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr88 (C$18) | C$21 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr375 (C$77) | C$98 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr45 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr27 (C$5.63) | C$4.89 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (C$5.07) | C$5.59 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.71) | C$2.92 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr22 (C$4.57) | C$2.84 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr219 (C$45) | C$25 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr372 (C$77) | C$53 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (C$41) | C$28 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr817 (C$168) | C$156 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr725 (C$150) | C$96 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr86 (C$18) | C$12 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (C$8) | C$4.88 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr38 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,304 (C$888) | C$589 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.95 (C$0.20) | C$0.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr254 (C$52) | C$61 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in Canada
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