Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr140 (150元) | 40元 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (82元) | 34元 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr36 (39元) | 16元 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (33元) | 13元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr22 (24元) | 8元 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (59元) | 47元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (18元) | 14元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (16元) | 5.95元 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (13元) | 5.52元 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (94元) | 103元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (23元) | 8元 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (16元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,022 (16,128元) | 8,264元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,830 (12,700元) | 4,335元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,567 (1,682元) | 404元 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,944 (11,749元) | 5,089元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,667 (8,231元) | 2,749元 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr893 (958元) | 280元 | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 (150元) | 88元 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr4,133 (4,437元) | 2,260元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr780 (837元) | 525元 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr72 (77元) | 39元 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr135 (145元) | 42元 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr783 (840元) | 444元 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr296 (318元) | 232元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr909 (976元) | 593元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,536 (1,649元) | 532元 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 144% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr270,799 (290,729元) | 131,184元 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (12元) | 7元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr491 (528元) | 155元 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr71 (76元) | 32元 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr87 (94元) | 34元 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (400元) | 368元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr36 (38元) | 47元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (24元) | 51元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (30元) | 33元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (17元) | 8元 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr18 (20元) | 12元 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr158 (170元) | 78元 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr383 (412元) | 183元 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (215元) | 95元 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr744 (798元) | 1,146元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr592 (636元) | 365元 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr97 (104元) | 67元 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (46元) | 32元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (47元) | 28元 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,537 (3,798元) | 3,268元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 (2.24元) | 0.28元 | + 706% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (305元) | 307元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr48 (51元) | 21元 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.074
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,614 prices entered by 410 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 108% more expensive than in China
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