Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (kr113) | kr126 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr59) | kr72 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (kr24) | kr32 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (kr6) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (kr17) | kr31 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (kr12) | kr26 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr45) | kr37 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (kr13) | kr17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (kr8) | kr13 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (kr6) | kr12 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr46) | kr71 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (kr6) | kr14 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,174 (kr8,735) | kr13,649 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €743 (kr5,530) | kr10,667 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (kr800) | kr1,098 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (kr5,120) | kr8,600 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (kr3,823) | kr6,488 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (kr533) | kr655 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (kr224) | kr219 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (kr2,657) | kr2,378 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (kr651) | kr911 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr50) | kr56 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr78) | kr150 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (kr562) | kr679 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (kr216) | kr262 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr585) | kr771 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (kr699) | kr896 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,440 (kr174,465) | kr261,624 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (kr10) | kr12 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (kr303) | kr478 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.64 (kr42) | kr39 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr48) | kr106 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (kr444) | kr1,500 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (kr30) | kr40 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (kr17) | kr29 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (kr21) | kr30 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (kr10) | kr15 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (kr14) | kr16 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr117) | kr229 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (kr213) | kr344 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (kr115) | kr229 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (kr330) | kr1,059 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr297) | kr645 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr70) | kr101 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (kr20) | kr42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (kr28) | kr45 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (kr3,400) | kr3,576 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (kr1.24) | kr0.50 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (kr354) | kr255 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (kr37) | kr54 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Denmark
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