- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr121 (C$24) | C$18 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr74 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (C$1.71) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (C$7) | C$4.13 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr18 (C$3.70) | C$3.94 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (C$3.83) | C$3.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (C$2.16) | C$2.32 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (C$2.13) | C$3.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr78 (C$16) | C$18 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (C$3.90) | C$2.40 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (C$2.44) | C$2.33 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,925 (C$3,001) | C$2,114 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,032 (C$2,218) | C$1,648 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,355 (C$273) | C$157 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,732 (C$1,957) | C$1,624 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,614 (C$1,330) | C$1,164 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,406 (C$283) | C$101 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr199 (C$40) | C$53 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 (C$673) | C$485 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr859 (C$173) | C$159 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr49 (C$10) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr168 (C$34) | C$23 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr728 (C$146) | C$71 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr342 (C$69) | C$57 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr848 (C$170) | C$114 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,087 (C$219) | C$138 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr254,166 (C$51,109) | C$22,894 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (C$2.16) | C$1.28 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr505 (C$101) | C$112 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr44 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr79 (C$16) | C$21 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr375 (C$75) | C$95 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr47 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr27 (C$5.35) | C$4.98 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (C$4.84) | C$5.60 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (C$2.54) | C$2.96 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (C$2.98) | C$2.81 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr237 (C$48) | C$25 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr375 (C$75) | C$54 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (C$40) | C$28 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr798 (C$161) | C$152 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr706 (C$142) | C$96 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr86 (C$17) | C$12 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (C$8) | C$4.95 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr39 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,393 (C$883) | C$592 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.97 (C$0.19) | C$0.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr246 (C$50) | C$64 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 21% more expensive than in Canada
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