- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 58% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr122 (₡ 11,105) | ₡ 4,876 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 (₡ 6,860) | ₡ 3,636 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (₡ 3,747) | ₡ 2,459 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr8 (₡ 774) | ₡ 816 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (₡ 3,023) | ₡ 1,648 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (₡ 1,703) | ₡ 1,093 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (₡ 5,211) | ₡ 3,053 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (₡ 1,754) | ₡ 1,967 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (₡ 1,041) | ₡ 908 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 842 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (₡ 7,262) | ₡ 7,940 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (₡ 1,816) | ₡ 1,636 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (₡ 1,130) | ₡ 695 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 79% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr15,018 (₡ 1,369,520) | ₡ 636,056 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,168 (₡ 1,018,456) | ₡ 385,429 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,254 (₡ 114,389) | ₡ 98,502 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,014 (₡ 913,263) | ₡ 467,877 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,628 (₡ 604,456) | ₡ 337,578 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,545 (₡ 140,936) | ₡ 140,382 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr214 (₡ 19,538) | ₡ 21,526 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,325 (₡ 303,220) | ₡ 282,228 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr756 (₡ 68,954) | ₡ 68,986 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr51 (₡ 4,687) | ₡ 4,630 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr172 (₡ 15,714) | ₡ 2,628 | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 1% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr722 (₡ 65,856) | ₡ 40,927 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 (₡ 29,177) | ₡ 40,653 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr845 (₡ 77,018) | ₡ 56,771 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,113 (₡ 101,463) | ₡ 39,106 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 64% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr244,183 (₡ 22,268,256) | ₡ 14,635,700 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₡ 978) | ₡ 652 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr524 (₡ 47,789) | ₡ 26,100 | + 83% | |
| 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) | kr53 (₡ 4,791) | ₡ 3,037 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (₡ 8,244) | ₡ 21,724 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (₡ 36,478) | ₡ 42,612 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (₡ 4,017) | ₡ 3,511 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (₡ 2,123) | ₡ 3,593 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (₡ 2,161) | ₡ 3,213 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (₡ 1,158) | ₡ 2,299 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₡ 1,335) | ₡ 1,574 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (₡ 21,835) | ₡ 7,332 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 74% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr389 (₡ 35,456) | ₡ 15,685 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr198 (₡ 18,064) | ₡ 6,217 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (₡ 65,710) | ₡ 32,945 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr678 (₡ 61,863) | ₡ 27,811 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr89 (₡ 8,091) | ₡ 3,490 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (₡ 3,662) | ₡ 1,970 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr43 (₡ 3,940) | ₡ 1,300 | + 203% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (₡ 375,650) | ₡ 376,038 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.06 (₡ 97) | ₡ 34 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 (₡ 22,185) | ₡ 32,992 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (₡ 3,996) | ₡ 1,882 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
91.195
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Cost of living in Denmark is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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