Cost of living in Italy compared to Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr126) | kr161 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (kr76) | kr92 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (kr41) | kr46 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (kr11) | kr14 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (kr28) | kr38 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (kr23) | kr34 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr55) | kr74 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (kr17) | kr20 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (kr13) | kr15 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (kr12) | kr14 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr49) | kr90 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (kr17) | kr21 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (kr13) | kr20 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (kr14,458) | kr15,989 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (kr9,485) | kr14,124 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (kr1,477) | kr1,585 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (kr8,774) | kr10,768 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (kr5,945) | kr8,025 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (kr971) | kr1,000 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (kr197) | kr201 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (kr2,499) | kr2,807 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (kr982) | kr525 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr53) | kr74 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr81) | kr249 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (kr577) | kr805 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (kr253) | kr324 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (kr669) | kr686 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (kr877) | kr1,201 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (kr230,481) | kr304,123 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (kr14) | kr14 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (kr276) | kr614 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (kr75) | kr34 | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (kr72) | kr138 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (kr786) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (kr48) | kr44 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (kr31) | kr21 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (kr26) | kr23 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (kr25) | kr23 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (kr22) | kr16 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (kr148) | kr237 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (kr294) | kr437 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr144) | kr240 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (kr581) | kr718 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (kr557) | kr797 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr72) | kr102 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (kr14) | kr43 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (kr40) | kr45 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (kr6,193) | kr6,615 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (kr2.57) | kr0.72 | + 258% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (kr416) | kr309 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (kr45) | kr59 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Denmark
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