Cost of living in Italy compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (kr132) | kr133 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr69) | kr82 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 (kr37) | kr39 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (kr10) | kr13 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (kr27) | kr37 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (kr20) | kr29 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr53) | kr49 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (kr16) | kr20 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (kr13) | kr13 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (kr11) | kr13 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr59) | kr83 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (kr14) | kr20 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (kr10) | kr20 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 (kr9,287) | kr17,646 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €938 (kr7,006) | kr13,071 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (kr1,199) | kr1,655 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 (kr6,376) | kr11,658 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 (kr4,961) | kr8,810 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (kr915) | kr872 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr183) | kr231 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (kr2,455) | kr2,807 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (kr1,015) | kr525 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (kr40) | kr67 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr75) | kr181 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (kr526) | kr763 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (kr273) | kr349 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (kr620) | kr779 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (kr782) | kr1,114 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,513 (kr190,568) | kr297,772 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (kr14) | kr15 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (kr259) | kr573 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (kr85) | kr39 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (kr101) | kr178 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (kr541) | kr485 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (kr41) | kr41 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (kr24) | kr29 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (kr22) | kr29 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (kr13) | kr14 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (kr15) | kr15 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (kr142) | kr287 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Italy | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (kr302) | kr428 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (kr129) | kr247 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (kr555) | kr1,135 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (kr543) | kr756 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr61) | kr97 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (kr14) | kr42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 (kr42) | kr52 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (kr4,089) | kr5,164 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (kr2.08) | kr1.04 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (kr357) | kr283 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (kr42) | kr60 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
7.469
DKK
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,199 prices entered by 334 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Denmark
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 26% more expensive than in Denmark
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% cheaper than in Denmark
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Denmark
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Denmark
- Cost of living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Denmark
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Denmark
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Denmark
- Cost of living in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Denmark