Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (141元) | 46元 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (89元) | 40元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (40元) | 16元 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (13元) | 18元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (38元) | 19元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (30元) | 11元 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (56元) | 63元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (13元) | 6元 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr89 (90元) | 118元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (21元) | 8元 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,829 (18,129元) | 15,059元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,658 (13,887元) | 9,006元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (1,435元) | 421元 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,192 (12,397元) | 7,547元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,226 (9,381元) | 4,347元 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (1,005元) | 262元 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr236 (240元) | 115元 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (2,854元) | 1,086元 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (534元) | 589元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (75元) | 39元 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr258 (262元) | 51元 | + 416% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr767 (780元) | 529元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (348元) | 248元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr760 (773元) | 626元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (1,123元) | 828元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (302,771元) | 161,247元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (15元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (604元) | 204元 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (141元) | 27元 | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (493元) | 391元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (44元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (24元) | 34元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (18元) | 13元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (15元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr299 (304元) | 74元 | + 310% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (417元) | 265元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr246 (250元) | 110元 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (874元) | 1,294元 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr776 (789元) | 348元 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (110元) | 79元 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (43元) | 29元 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (52元) | 18元 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,274 (5,362元) | 3,321元 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (1.07元) | 0.20元 | + 435% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr286 (291元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (61元) | 24元 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.017
CNY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,060 prices entered by 231 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 81% more expensive than in China
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