- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 47% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr122 (₡ 10,600) | ₡ 5,426 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr74 (₡ 6,412) | ₡ 3,705 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (₡ 3,536) | ₡ 2,445 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (₡ 741) | ₡ 816 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (₡ 2,878) | ₡ 1,516 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr18 (₡ 1,588) | ₡ 1,131 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr60 (₡ 5,256) | ₡ 2,780 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (₡ 1,659) | ₡ 2,116 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (₡ 929) | ₡ 974 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (₡ 917) | ₡ 802 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr77 (₡ 6,728) | ₡ 7,763 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (₡ 1,696) | ₡ 1,567 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (₡ 1,048) | ₡ 669 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 72% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,920 (₡ 1,298,147) | ₡ 607,295 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,058 (₡ 962,104) | ₡ 357,071 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,355 (₡ 117,915) | ₡ 111,470 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr9,510 (₡ 827,482) | ₡ 404,163 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,528 (₡ 568,025) | ₡ 401,953 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,401 (₡ 121,907) | ₡ 140,382 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr205 (₡ 17,834) | ₡ 22,149 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,313 (₡ 288,254) | ₡ 280,432 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr865 (₡ 75,221) | ₡ 62,868 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr47 (₡ 4,089) | ₡ 3,681 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr168 (₡ 14,620) | ₡ 2,035 | + 618% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr724 (₡ 63,008) | ₡ 39,616 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr335 (₡ 29,186) | ₡ 34,402 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr849 (₡ 73,876) | ₡ 58,267 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,102 (₡ 95,888) | ₡ 58,707 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 76% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr252,542 (₡ 21,973,264) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₡ 932) | ₡ 662 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr500 (₡ 43,463) | ₡ 21,102 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr32 (₡ 2,769) | ₡ 2,357 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr84 (₡ 7,304) | ₡ 26,718 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr323 (₡ 28,085) | ₡ 40,372 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr43 (₡ 3,782) | ₡ 3,545 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr27 (₡ 2,329) | ₡ 2,124 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (₡ 2,047) | ₡ 3,088 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (₡ 1,089) | ₡ 2,242 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr18 (₡ 1,581) | ₡ 1,345 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (₡ 20,428) | ₡ 9,934 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 43% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr378 (₡ 32,860) | ₡ 15,963 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (₡ 17,418) | ₡ 6,585 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr836 (₡ 72,734) | ₡ 22,276 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr708 (₡ 61,630) | ₡ 30,784 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr85 (₡ 7,416) | ₡ 3,742 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr40 (₡ 3,482) | ₡ 1,852 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr39 (₡ 3,374) | ₡ 1,430 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,393 (₡ 382,222) | ₡ 382,014 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.96 (₡ 83) | ₡ 146 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr248 (₡ 21,547) | ₡ 30,511 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (₡ 3,822) | ₡ 1,727 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 50% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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