- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr114 (₡ 10,004) | ₡ 5,503 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr72 (₡ 6,330) | ₡ 3,757 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (₡ 3,347) | ₡ 2,445 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (₡ 728) | ₡ 829 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (₡ 2,982) | ₡ 1,590 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (₡ 1,675) | ₡ 1,244 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr61 (₡ 5,346) | ₡ 3,321 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (₡ 1,602) | ₡ 2,116 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (₡ 1,006) | ₡ 1,068 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (₡ 923) | ₡ 817 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr78 (₡ 6,841) | ₡ 7,813 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (₡ 1,769) | ₡ 1,573 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (₡ 1,079) | ₡ 660 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 50% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,945 (₡ 1,313,152) | ₡ 608,973 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,846 (₡ 953,001) | ₡ 343,838 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,610 (₡ 141,453) | ₡ 111,470 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,111 (₡ 800,598) | ₡ 705,949 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,126 (₡ 538,301) | ₡ 401,953 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,456 (₡ 127,910) | ₡ 140,382 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr192 (₡ 16,869) | ₡ 24,945 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,510 (₡ 308,411) | ₡ 280,432 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr920 (₡ 80,847) | ₡ 62,868 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr40 (₡ 3,528) | ₡ 3,681 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr160 (₡ 14,063) | ₡ 2,035 | + 591% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr723 (₡ 63,508) | ₡ 39,616 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr352 (₡ 30,895) | ₡ 34,402 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr879 (₡ 77,231) | ₡ 58,267 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,193 (₡ 104,828) | ₡ 58,707 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 82% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr259,006 (₡ 22,758,181) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₡ 930) | ₡ 669 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr524 (₡ 46,082) | ₡ 21,102 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr31 (₡ 2,696) | ₡ 2,357 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr88 (₡ 7,768) | ₡ 26,718 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr375 (₡ 32,950) | ₡ 40,372 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr45 (₡ 3,930) | ₡ 3,545 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr27 (₡ 2,398) | ₡ 2,124 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (₡ 2,159) | ₡ 3,088 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (₡ 1,155) | ₡ 2,242 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr22 (₡ 1,946) | ₡ 1,345 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr219 (₡ 19,202) | ₡ 9,934 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr372 (₡ 32,674) | ₡ 16,242 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (₡ 17,654) | ₡ 7,060 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr817 (₡ 71,768) | ₡ 22,276 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr725 (₡ 63,677) | ₡ 30,701 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr86 (₡ 7,573) | ₡ 3,631 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (₡ 3,530) | ₡ 1,852 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr38 (₡ 3,372) | ₡ 1,617 | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,304 (₡ 378,158) | ₡ 339,135 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.95 (₡ 84) | ₡ 140 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr254 (₡ 22,304) | ₡ 31,687 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (₡ 3,809) | ₡ 1,727 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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