Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 48% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (₡ 11,191) | ₡ 5,323 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (₡ 6,329) | ₡ 4,089 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (₡ 3,136) | ₡ 1,890 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (₡ 804) | ₡ 846 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (₡ 2,530) | ₡ 1,715 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (₡ 1,773) | ₡ 1,015 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (₡ 4,718) | ₡ 2,391 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (₡ 1,391) | ₡ 1,989 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (₡ 1,009) | ₡ 1,056 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (₡ 985) | ₡ 923 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (₡ 6,858) | ₡ 9,276 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (₡ 1,676) | ₡ 1,411 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (₡ 1,201) | ₡ 700 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 106% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,062 (₡ 1,331,749) | ₡ 673,108 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,413 (₡ 1,029,190) | ₡ 352,894 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (₡ 111,900) | ₡ 40,201 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,517 (₡ 871,990) | ₡ 433,997 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,511 (₡ 622,816) | ₡ 234,433 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr941 (₡ 78,060) | ₡ 31,261 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr154 (₡ 12,796) | ₡ 18,027 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (₡ 285,911) | ₡ 244,110 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (₡ 71,590) | ₡ 80,546 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (₡ 6,691) | ₡ 4,245 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr179 (₡ 14,872) | ₡ 2,499 | + 495% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr859 (₡ 71,209) | ₡ 37,789 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr323 (₡ 26,758) | ₡ 24,032 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr902 (₡ 74,813) | ₡ 58,590 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,665 (₡ 138,083) | ₡ 50,262 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,592 (₡ 22,021,720) | ₡ 13,923,300 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₡ 924) | ₡ 658 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr461 (₡ 38,232) | ₡ 23,981 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 10% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr74 (₡ 6,145) | ₡ 3,230 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (₡ 8,375) | ₡ 11,130 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (₡ 30,863) | ₡ 36,531 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 (₡ 3,295) | ₡ 3,349 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (₡ 1,995) | ₡ 3,271 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (₡ 2,547) | ₡ 3,821 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (₡ 1,382) | ₡ 1,721 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr19 (₡ 1,602) | ₡ 1,773 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr226 (₡ 18,777) | ₡ 6,624 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 72% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (₡ 34,067) | ₡ 15,567 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (₡ 16,937) | ₡ 6,479 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr694 (₡ 57,541) | ₡ 25,273 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (₡ 53,996) | ₡ 27,915 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (₡ 8,164) | ₡ 4,123 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (₡ 3,601) | ₡ 1,971 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (₡ 3,886) | ₡ 1,695 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,476 (₡ 288,195) | ₡ 324,949 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (₡ 223) | ₡ 50 | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 (₡ 23,479) | ₡ 39,581 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (₡ 3,683) | ₡ 2,215 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 62% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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