Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr126) | kr135 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr65) | kr81 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (kr28) | kr40 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (kr7) | kr13 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (kr21) | kr35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (kr15) | kr29 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr48) | kr49 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (kr15) | kr20 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (kr7) | kr13 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr50) | kr81 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (kr14) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (kr7) | kr20 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,170 (kr8,689) | kr17,952 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €798 (kr5,925) | kr13,200 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (kr987) | kr1,801 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 (kr5,687) | kr11,795 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €561 (kr4,166) | kr8,537 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (kr612) | kr872 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (kr219) | kr239 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (kr2,635) | kr2,807 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr706) | kr525 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr50) | kr67 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr80) | kr181 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (kr542) | kr763 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (kr234) | kr339 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (kr645) | kr779 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (kr649) | kr1,114 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,534 (kr182,237) | kr290,664 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (kr13) | kr15 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (kr265) | kr572 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr57) | kr39 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr50) | kr178 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (kr464) | kr400 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (kr28) | kr41 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (kr18) | kr31 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (kr22) | kr28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (kr12) | kr12 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (kr14) | kr16 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (kr146) | kr256 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (kr245) | kr379 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr117) | kr245 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (kr377) | kr1,135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (kr333) | kr742 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr72) | kr93 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (kr20) | kr41 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 (kr32) | kr51 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (kr3,407) | kr5,164 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (kr1.50) | kr1.04 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (kr333) | kr284 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (kr38) | kr59 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Denmark
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