Cost of living in Denmark compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (₡ 11,051) | ₡ 6,983 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr81 (₡ 6,663) | ₡ 5,046 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (₡ 3,253) | ₡ 2,290 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (₡ 1,055) | ₡ 950 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (₡ 2,913) | ₡ 2,505 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (₡ 2,352) | ₡ 1,253 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (₡ 4,030) | ₡ 3,625 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (₡ 1,602) | ₡ 2,138 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (₡ 1,034) | ₡ 1,462 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (₡ 1,048) | ₡ 964 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (₡ 6,614) | ₡ 8,480 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (₡ 1,543) | ₡ 1,743 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₡ 1,635) | ₡ 952 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 113% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,952 (₡ 1,473,934) | ₡ 605,171 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,200 (₡ 1,083,791) | ₡ 321,439 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,633 (₡ 134,065) | ₡ 38,122 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,795 (₡ 968,386) | ₡ 426,773 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,537 (₡ 700,907) | ₡ 227,481 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (₡ 71,591) | ₡ 35,538 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr239 (₡ 19,601) | ₡ 18,732 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (₡ 230,456) | ₡ 294,698 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (₡ 43,133) | ₡ 73,990 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (₡ 5,516) | ₡ 5,379 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (₡ 14,842) | ₡ 2,980 | + 398% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (₡ 62,679) | ₡ 38,077 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr339 (₡ 27,842) | ₡ 24,568 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (₡ 63,988) | ₡ 54,233 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (₡ 91,432) | ₡ 39,819 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr290,140 (₡ 23,821,696) | ₡ 18,383,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (₡ 1,264) | ₡ 919 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr572 (₡ 46,992) | ₡ 33,571 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (₡ 3,229) | ₡ 3,872 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (₡ 14,614) | ₡ 11,044 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (₡ 32,842) | ₡ 36,487 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (₡ 3,364) | ₡ 3,038 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (₡ 2,557) | ₡ 2,962 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (₡ 2,281) | ₡ 3,612 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (₡ 1,026) | ₡ 1,689 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (₡ 1,320) | ₡ 1,551 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (₡ 21,050) | ₡ 7,509 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 62% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Denmark | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr379 (₡ 31,114) | ₡ 12,210 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (₡ 20,129) | ₡ 6,793 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (₡ 93,163) | ₡ 14,186 | + 557% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr742 (₡ 60,926) | ₡ 33,546 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (₡ 7,648) | ₡ 4,541 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (₡ 3,400) | ₡ 2,531 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (₡ 4,194) | ₡ 1,353 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (₡ 423,983) | ₡ 403,893 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (₡ 86) | ₡ 50 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (₡ 23,317) | ₡ 33,270 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (₡ 4,861) | ₡ 2,507 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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