- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 60% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr124 (₡ 11,273) | ₡ 4,876 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (₡ 6,884) | ₡ 3,622 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (₡ 3,740) | ₡ 2,497 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (₡ 787) | ₡ 799 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (₡ 3,004) | ₡ 1,643 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (₡ 1,715) | ₡ 1,056 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (₡ 4,956) | ₡ 2,987 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (₡ 1,721) | ₡ 1,972 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (₡ 1,016) | ₡ 907 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (₡ 1,083) | ₡ 839 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (₡ 7,369) | ₡ 7,871 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (₡ 1,730) | ₡ 1,636 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (₡ 1,159) | ₡ 656 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 75% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,845 (₡ 1,347,198) | ₡ 653,744 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,101 (₡ 1,007,386) | ₡ 395,411 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,054 (₡ 95,610) | ₡ 112,659 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,287 (₡ 933,534) | ₡ 473,318 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,645 (₡ 603,027) | ₡ 337,578 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,730 (₡ 157,002) | ₡ 140,382 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr209 (₡ 18,981) | ₡ 20,830 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,354 (₡ 304,419) | ₡ 282,228 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (₡ 70,469) | ₡ 68,986 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (₡ 4,857) | ₡ 4,331 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr173 (₡ 15,687) | ₡ 2,460 | + 538% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr719 (₡ 65,240) | ₡ 40,927 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr311 (₡ 28,184) | ₡ 38,820 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr868 (₡ 78,776) | ₡ 54,148 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (₡ 114,143) | ₡ 40,855 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 63% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr255,883 (₡ 23,221,323) | ₡ 14,622,500 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₡ 967) | ₡ 649 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr531 (₡ 48,216) | ₡ 27,199 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (₡ 4,767) | ₡ 3,037 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (₡ 8,203) | ₡ 21,724 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (₡ 37,657) | ₡ 40,917 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (₡ 3,998) | ₡ 3,511 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (₡ 2,000) | ₡ 3,347 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (₡ 2,150) | ₡ 3,065 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (₡ 1,170) | ₡ 2,147 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₡ 1,329) | ₡ 1,654 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (₡ 21,335) | ₡ 7,332 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 67% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (₡ 34,508) | ₡ 17,193 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (₡ 18,220) | ₡ 6,373 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (₡ 65,389) | ₡ 32,945 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr645 (₡ 58,557) | ₡ 28,727 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (₡ 8,462) | ₡ 3,318 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (₡ 3,713) | ₡ 2,047 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr48 (₡ 4,316) | ₡ 1,359 | + 218% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (₡ 373,816) | ₡ 376,038 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (₡ 92) | ₡ 34 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr241 (₡ 21,828) | ₡ 32,117 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (₡ 3,995) | ₡ 1,882 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
90.750
CRC
/
DKK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 316 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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