- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr120 (元129) | 元53 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr74 (元80) | 元33 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (元44) | 元15 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (元9) | 元16 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (元37) | 元16 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr18 (元19) | 元8 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (元61) | 元62 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (元20) | 元14 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (元12) | 元7 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (元12) | 元5.68 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (元86) | 元113 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (元21) | 元8 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (元14) | 元13 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,958 (元16,038) | 元9,961 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,011 (元11,806) | 元4,873 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,281 (元1,373) | 元445 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,748 (元10,452) | 元5,401 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,560 (元7,034) | 元3,467 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,360 (元1,458) | 元317 | + 359% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr201 (元216) | 元84 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 (元3,589) | 元2,420 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr847 (元909) | 元670 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr48 (元52) | 元40 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr169 (元181) | 元39 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr741 (元794) | 元528 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 (元343) | 元270 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr852 (元914) | 元621 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,107 (元1,187) | 元680 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 142% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr244,864 (元262,549) | 元141,253 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (元11) | 元7 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr522 (元560) | 元146 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr52 (元56) | 元26 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (元97) | 元40 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (元429) | 元263 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr43 (元46) | 元30 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (元28) | 元38 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (元25) | 元39 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (元14) | 元9 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr14 (元15) | 元13 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr251 (元269) | 元60 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr381 (元409) | 元165 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr199 (元213) | 元93 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr760 (元815) | 元826 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr674 (元722) | 元403 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr87 (元93) | 元61 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (元44) | 元34 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr43 (元46) | 元32 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,318 (元4,630) | 元3,320 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (元1.12) | 元0.65 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr248 (元266) | 元355 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (元47) | 元21 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.072
CNY
/
DKK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,365 prices entered by 861 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 91% more expensive than in China
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