Cost of living in Denmark compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 130% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr117 (COL$66,037) | COL$27,055 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr69 (COL$39,118) | COL$20,466 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (COL$18,764) | COL$9,006 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr11 (COL$6,058) | COL$3,148 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (COL$18,511) | COL$7,394 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (COL$11,888) | COL$3,412 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (COL$30,755) | COL$9,581 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (COL$9,628) | COL$6,860 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (COL$6,716) | COL$3,564 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (COL$7,721) | COL$3,411 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (COL$44,728) | COL$43,938 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (COL$10,566) | COL$4,892 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 (COL$8,827) | COL$2,577 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 237% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,362 (COL$9,241,311) | COL$2,663,430 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,299 (COL$6,381,851) | COL$1,389,530 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,233 (COL$696,170) | COL$242,298 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,576 (COL$5,973,316) | COL$1,393,030 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,615 (COL$4,300,978) | COL$820,231 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr751 (COL$424,214) | COL$158,264 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr173 (COL$97,475) | COL$63,264 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,642 (COL$1,492,103) | COL$1,376,860 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr390 (COL$220,115) | COL$361,235 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (COL$32,317) | COL$18,894 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 (COL$92,828) | COL$11,288 | + 722% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr814 (COL$459,815) | COL$190,108 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr325 (COL$183,562) | COL$127,337 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr773 (COL$436,446) | COL$300,269 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,023 (COL$577,930) | COL$238,297 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 116% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr269,146 (COL$152,019,183) | COL$65,078,200 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (COL$7,464) | COL$3,325 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (COL$293,986) | COL$131,330 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 198% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr41 (COL$22,953) | COL$14,348 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (COL$59,729) | COL$17,994 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (COL$847,231) | COL$76,426 | + 1009% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (COL$21,073) | COL$19,342 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 (COL$16,674) | COL$11,026 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (COL$17,301) | COL$16,130 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 (COL$5,929) | COL$6,425 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (COL$9,096) | COL$5,335 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr199 (COL$112,659) | COL$23,487 | + 380% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 147% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr403 (COL$227,380) | COL$34,107 | + 567% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr238 (COL$134,550) | COL$24,658 | + 446% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,205 (COL$680,439) | COL$94,871 | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr659 (COL$372,249) | COL$99,856 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (COL$55,250) | COL$26,124 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (COL$23,814) | COL$8,954 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (COL$28,698) | COL$4,010 | + 616% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (COL$2,019,550) | COL$2,405,540 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (COL$283) | COL$227 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr278 (COL$157,240) | COL$112,622 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (COL$29,958) | COL$8,255 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 152% more expensive than in Colombia
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