Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr106 (111元) | 56元 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 (77元) | 37元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (35元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (10元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (34元) | 14元 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr28 (29元) | 8元 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (53元) | 56元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (20元) | 13元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (13元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 (9元) | 6元 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (89元) | 119元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (20元) | 9元 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr11 (11元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,677 (14,346元) | 7,754元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,360 (10,866元) | 4,503元 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,841 (1,931元) | 412元 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr9,513 (9,977元) | 6,949元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,189 (7,540元) | 4,162元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr768 (806元) | 272元 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr177 (185元) | 88元 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,724 (2,857元) | 2,091元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr738 (774元) | 619元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr59 (62元) | 43元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (153元) | 41元 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr856 (898元) | 415元 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr335 (351元) | 206元 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr931 (977元) | 590元 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,008 (1,057元) | 663元 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 138% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr256,154 (268,671元) | 159,594元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (11元) | 6元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr612 (642元) | 176元 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr52 (55元) | 30元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr103 (108元) | 36元 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (1,573元) | 440元 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (44元) | 35元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr46 (49元) | 36元 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (13元) | 10元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr13 (14元) | 11元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr193 (202元) | 80元 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr373 (391元) | 206元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr196 (206元) | 97元 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr835 (876元) | 743元 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr721 (756元) | 429元 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr103 (108元) | 67元 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr44 (46元) | 35元 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (50元) | 32元 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,430 (4,647元) | 3,096元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr240 (251元) | 481元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (56元) | 23元 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.049
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,665 prices entered by 309 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 87% more expensive than in China
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