Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (kr98) | kr131 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr56) | kr76 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (kr24) | kr39 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (kr6) | kr10 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (kr18) | kr30 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (kr12) | kr21 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr46) | kr55 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (kr13) | kr16 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (kr8) | kr12 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (kr6) | kr12 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr48) | kr84 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (kr12) | kr20 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (kr6) | kr15 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,275 (kr9,530) | kr15,951 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (kr6,205) | kr12,151 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (kr861) | kr1,350 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (kr5,707) | kr10,033 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (kr4,123) | kr7,115 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (kr604) | kr922 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (kr222) | kr175 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €377 (kr2,818) | kr3,448 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (kr674) | kr863 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr52) | kr81 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr79) | kr181 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (kr601) | kr846 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (kr227) | kr316 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (kr596) | kr876 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (kr663) | kr1,636 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,722 (kr162,320) | kr265,959 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (kr10) | kr11 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (kr338) | kr470 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr51) | kr56 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (kr65) | kr101 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (kr467) | kr372 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (kr31) | kr39 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (kr20) | kr24 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (kr11) | kr16 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (kr13) | kr17 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr103) | kr230 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (kr233) | kr411 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr118) | kr207 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (kr388) | kr607 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (kr332) | kr660 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr68) | kr99 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 (kr17) | kr43 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (kr30) | kr47 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (kr3,189) | kr3,366 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (kr1.38) | kr2.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (kr350) | kr289 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (kr37) | kr43 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Denmark
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