- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr124 (130元) | 53元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 (79元) | 33元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (43元) | 15元 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (34元) | 16元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (20元) | 8元 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (57元) | 63元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (20元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (12元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (13元) | 5.65元 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (84元) | 114元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (20元) | 8元 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (13元) | 12元 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,922 (15,636元) | 9,680元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,970 (11,495元) | 4,478元 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,302 (1,364元) | 425元 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,089 (10,571元) | 5,710元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,679 (6,999元) | 3,485元 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,545 (1,619元) | 304元 | + 432% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr212 (222元) | 88元 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 (3,507元) | 2,242元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (814元) | 678元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (56元) | 40元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr172 (181元) | 39元 | + 364% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr722 (757元) | 554元 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 (335元) | 280元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr853 (893元) | 614元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,113 (1,166元) | 672元 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 130% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr247,350 (259,182元) | 145,666元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr528 (553元) | 154元 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (55元) | 26元 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (95元) | 32元 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (419元) | 425元 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (46元) | 30元 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (13元) | 10元 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (15元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (246元) | 59元 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (398元) | 159元 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr194 (203元) | 86元 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (755元) | 723元 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr680 (713元) | 375元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr89 (93元) | 60元 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (43元) | 34元 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (47元) | 34元 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (4,316元) | 3,309元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (1.06元) | 0.98元 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 (255元) | 300元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (46元) | 20元 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.048
CNY
/
DKK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,140 prices entered by 813 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 87% more expensive than in China
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