- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Canada
- Comparison
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 | kr124 (C$25) | C$18 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (C$15) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (C$1.77) | C$2.39 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (C$7) | C$4.01 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (C$3.85) | C$3.94 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (C$3.86) | C$3.87 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (C$2.28) | C$2.36 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (C$2.43) | C$3.49 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (C$17) | C$18 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (C$3.88) | C$2.42 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (C$2.60) | C$2.25 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,833 (C$3,020) | C$2,100 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,101 (C$2,260) | C$1,651 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,054 (C$215) | C$152 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,287 (C$2,095) | C$1,612 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,645 (C$1,353) | C$1,179 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,730 (C$352) | C$102 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr209 (C$43) | C$53 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,354 (C$683) | C$468 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (C$158) | C$155 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (C$11) | C$12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr173 (C$35) | C$24 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr719 (C$146) | C$73 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr311 (C$63) | C$58 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr868 (C$177) | C$115 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (C$256) | C$135 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr257,340 (C$52,397) | C$22,949 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.17) | C$1.31 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr531 (C$108) | C$110 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 0% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (C$18) | C$21 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (C$4.49) | C$4.79 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.82) | C$5.45 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.62) | C$2.89 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (C$2.98) | C$2.64 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (C$48) | C$25 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (C$77) | C$54 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr195 (C$40) | C$27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (C$147) | C$142 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr666 (C$136) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (C$19) | C$11 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (C$8) | C$5.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr46 (C$9) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (C$839) | C$597 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (C$0.21) | C$0.52 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr241 (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in Canada
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