Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (168元) | 42元 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (103元) | 39元 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (50元) | 14元 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (42元) | 16元 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (39元) | 10元 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (58元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (24元) | 16元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (14元) | 6元 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (12元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (90元) | 89元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (22元) | 8元 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (23,682元) | 12,713元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (16,457元) | 5,917元 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (1,480元) | 450元 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (12,700元) | 6,564元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (9,497元) | 3,518元 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (1,240元) | 296元 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (289元) | 100元 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (2,671元) | 1,460元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (787元) | 553元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (60元) | 43元 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (299元) | 55元 | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (879元) | 418元 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (386元) | 302元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (907元) | 553元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (1,231元) | 705元 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 153% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (396,812元) | 148,726元 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (15元) | 8元 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (671元) | 228元 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (177元) | 42元 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (172元) | 59元 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (436元) | 114元 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (42元) | 67元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (50元) | 57元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (34元) | 25元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (16元) | 6元 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (19元) | 13元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (323元) | 85元 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (447元) | 178元 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (284元) | 105元 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (1,966元) | 1,179元 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (854元) | 320元 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (125元) | 81元 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (52元) | 28元 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (64元) | 19元 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (3,853元) | 3,924元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (1.63元) | 0.34元 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (330元) | 412元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (69元) | 25元 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 126% more expensive than in China
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