Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr117 (111元) | 43元 | + 156% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr69 (66元) | 37元 | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (32元) | 17元 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr11 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | kr33 (31元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (20元) | 9元 | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (52元) | 48元 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (11元) | 6元 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (13元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (75元) | 97元 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (18元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,362 (15,524元) | 13,898元 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,299 (10,720元) | 8,379元 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,233 (1,169元) | 462元 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,576 (10,034元) | 6,525元 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,615 (7,225元) | 4,376元 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr751 (713元) | 516元 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr173 (164元) | 140元 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,642 (2,506元) | 1,829元 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr390 (370元) | 546元 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (54元) | 50元 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 (156元) | 66元 | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr814 (772元) | 511元 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr325 (308元) | 288元 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr773 (733元) | 654元 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,023 (971元) | 844元 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr269,146 (255,362元) | 148,501元 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (13元) | 8元 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (494元) | 206元 | + 140% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr41 (39元) | 28元 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (100元) | 27元 | + 272% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (1,423元) | 386元 | + 269% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (35元) | 30元 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 (28元) | 19元 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (29元) | 44元 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 (10元) | 21元 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr199 (189元) | 82元 | + 130% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
Denmark | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr403 (382元) | 260元 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr238 (226元) | 122元 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,205 (1,143元) | 417元 | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr659 (625元) | 319元 | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (93元) | 90元 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (40元) | 31元 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (48元) | 19元 | + 160% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (3,392元) | 2,968元 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (0.48元) | 0.24元 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr278 (264元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (50元) | 38元 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,614 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 53% more expensive than in China
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