- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (kr90) | kr124 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (kr47) | kr75 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (kr30) | kr41 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (kr7) | kr9 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (kr22) | kr33 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (kr16) | kr19 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (kr38) | kr55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (kr16) | kr19 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (kr7) | kr12 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (kr15) | kr12 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (kr72) | kr80 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (kr15) | kr19 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (kr8) | kr12 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,856 (kr15,579) | kr14,922 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,200 (kr10,069) | kr10,970 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (kr1,315) | kr1,302 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,129 (kr9,476) | kr10,089 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £788 (kr6,612) | kr6,679 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (kr1,221) | kr1,545 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (kr181) | kr212 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (kr2,825) | kr3,347 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (kr714) | kr777 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr54) | kr54 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr92) | kr172 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (kr535) | kr722 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (kr271) | kr320 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (kr591) | kr853 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (kr605) | kr1,113 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (kr154,320) | kr247,350 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (kr10) | kr11 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £93 (kr780) | kr528 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 2% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (kr28) | kr53 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (kr69) | kr90 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (kr623) | kr400 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.52 (kr30) | kr44 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (kr13) | kr23 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (kr27) | kr24 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (kr15) | kr13 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (kr13) | kr15 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr105) | kr235 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (kr259) | kr380 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (kr175) | kr194 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (kr964) | kr721 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (kr456) | kr680 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr75) | kr89 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (kr25) | kr41 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (kr37) | kr45 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (kr3,361) | kr4,119 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (kr1.23) | kr1.01 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (kr360) | kr243 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (kr86) | kr44 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Denmark
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