- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr127 (131元) | 50元 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (78元) | 34元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr42 (44元) | 15元 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (34元) | 16元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr17 (18元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (59元) | 57元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (19元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (11元) | 6元 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (12元) | 5.62元 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr76 (78元) | 115元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (20元) | 7元 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (15元) | 12元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,501 (15,024元) | 9,312元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,925 (11,319元) | 4,326元 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,008 (1,044元) | 438元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,078 (10,441元) | 5,527元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,638 (6,878元) | 3,447元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr824 (853元) | 302元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr198 (205元) | 83元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,266 (3,383元) | 2,087元 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr837 (867元) | 714元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 (65元) | 36元 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr175 (182元) | 38元 | + 374% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (791元) | 556元 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr310 (321元) | 260元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr906 (938元) | 624元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (1,303元) | 694元 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr250,689 (259,731元) | 143,509元 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (11元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr510 (528元) | 156元 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr49 (51元) | 26元 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (94元) | 31元 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (430元) | 493元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr42 (44元) | 29元 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (13元) | 9元 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (259元) | 57元 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr370 (384元) | 149元 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (212元) | 86元 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr572 (593元) | 777元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr664 (688元) | 375元 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr94 (97元) | 58元 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (42元) | 34元 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (49元) | 33元 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,008 (4,152元) | 3,255元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (1.05元) | 1.03元 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr232 (241元) | 309元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (46元) | 20元 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.036
CNY
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Cost of living in Denmark is 85% more expensive than in China
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