- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr115 (元122) | 元54 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr73 (元78) | 元33 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (元41) | 元16 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (元9) | 元16 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (元36) | 元16 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr18 (元19) | 元8 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr61 (元64) | 元62 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (元20) | 元14 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (元11) | 元7 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (元11) | 元5.57 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr78 (元82) | 元113 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (元20) | 元8 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (元13) | 元12 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,897 (元15,778) | 元10,166 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,991 (元11,641) | 元5,143 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,351 (元1,431) | 元456 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,150 (元9,691) | 元5,556 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,307 (元6,680) | 元3,664 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,455 (元1,541) | 元319 | + 383% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr192 (元203) | 元85 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,363 (元3,561) | 元2,397 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr821 (元869) | 元645 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr46 (元49) | 元40 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 (元174) | 元37 | + 371% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr716 (元759) | 元550 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr334 (元354) | 元260 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr837 (元887) | 元611 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,102 (元1,167) | 元636 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr261,044 (元276,476) | 元143,352 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (元11) | 元7 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr519 (元550) | 元151 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr32 (元34) | 元25 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr84 (元89) | 元41 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr323 (元342) | 元312 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr46 (元49) | 元31 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (元28) | 元44 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (元25) | 元37 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (元13) | 元9 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr21 (元22) | 元12 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr232 (元246) | 元60 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr381 (元403) | 元173 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (元213) | 元94 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr836 (元885) | 元818 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr742 (元785) | 元407 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr85 (元90) | 元63 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (元43) | 元34 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr38 (元41) | 元34 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,393 (元4,653) | 元3,318 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.96 (元1.01) | 元0.68 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr244 (元258) | 元425 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (元47) | 元20 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.059
CNY
/
DKK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,169 prices entered by 890 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 83% more expensive than in China
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