Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (C$26) | C$23 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (C$17) | C$13 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (C$2.60) | C$3.04 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (C$5.77) | C$5.13 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (C$3.89) | C$5.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (C$2.52) | C$3.01 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (C$2.53) | C$3.59 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (C$3.78) | C$3.07 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (C$4.05) | C$2.94 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (C$3,560) | C$2,738 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (C$2,648) | C$2,146 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (C$272) | C$216 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (C$2,279) | C$1,787 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (C$1,683) | C$1,420 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (C$190) | C$119 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (C$44) | C$73 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (C$540) | C$452 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (C$101) | C$218 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (C$14) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (C$48) | C$28 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (C$153) | C$78 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (C$66) | C$57 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (C$143) | C$121 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (C$212) | C$149 | + 43% | |
| 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$58,526) | C$30,938 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (C$2.79) | C$1.67 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (C$114) | C$105 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (C$27) | C$28 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (C$93) | C$114 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.71) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (C$4.84) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (C$3.67) | C$4.97 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (C$2.91) | C$3.51 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (C$49) | C$31 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Denmark | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (C$81) | C$65 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (C$47) | C$32 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (C$165) | C$163 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (C$148) | C$112 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (C$21) | C$15 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (C$8) | C$5.35 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (C$10) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (C$1,003) | C$771 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (C$0.20) | C$0.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (C$55) | C$62 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (C$11) | C$17 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Canada
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