Cost of living in Denmark compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 118% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (COL$78,093) | COL$33,092 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (COL$49,749) | COL$26,075 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (COL$23,339) | COL$10,642 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (COL$7,789) | COL$4,375 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (COL$21,758) | COL$9,362 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (COL$17,311) | COL$4,165 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (COL$28,738) | COL$12,506 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (COL$11,670) | COL$8,560 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (COL$7,554) | COL$3,767 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (COL$7,602) | COL$3,731 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (COL$47,867) | COL$46,753 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (COL$11,338) | COL$6,183 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (COL$12,156) | COL$3,421 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 243% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (COL$10,676,577) | COL$3,408,150 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (COL$7,942,196) | COL$1,636,740 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (COL$814,340) | COL$283,492 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (COL$6,835,953) | COL$1,713,440 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (COL$5,047,864) | COL$989,160 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (COL$570,568) | COL$220,921 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (COL$133,265) | COL$70,509 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (COL$1,620,104) | COL$1,449,020 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (COL$303,224) | COL$469,425 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (COL$42,753) | COL$21,423 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (COL$143,951) | COL$16,977 | + 748% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (COL$458,359) | COL$192,112 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (COL$197,305) | COL$127,186 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (COL$429,237) | COL$332,156 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (COL$637,293) | COL$252,538 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 122% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (COL$175,536,844) | COL$71,943,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (COL$8,354) | COL$4,039 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (COL$343,092) | COL$143,746 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (COL$20,518) | COL$16,886 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (COL$79,775) | COL$29,435 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (COL$279,717) | COL$116,122 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (COL$25,137) | COL$20,817 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (COL$14,137) | COL$14,173 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (COL$14,524) | COL$18,584 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (COL$11,022) | COL$8,054 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (COL$8,729) | COL$5,634 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (COL$147,755) | COL$29,728 | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 166% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (COL$242,486) | COL$45,987 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (COL$141,571) | COL$30,822 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (COL$495,932) | COL$118,019 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (COL$444,048) | COL$117,272 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (COL$62,685) | COL$32,433 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (COL$24,608) | COL$10,293 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (COL$29,418) | COL$4,863 | + 505% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (COL$3,007,531) | COL$2,615,310 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (COL$607) | COL$242 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (COL$163,971) | COL$125,728 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (COL$34,083) | COL$9,485 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 146% more expensive than in Colombia
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