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Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (kr93) | kr128 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.77 (kr52) | kr75 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.49 (kr31) | kr39 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (kr7) | kr10 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (kr21) | kr30 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (kr17) | kr20 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (kr37) | kr52 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.87 (kr17) | kr16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (kr8) | kr12 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (kr16) | kr11 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr72) | kr82 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.93 (kr17) | kr20 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (kr8) | kr15 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,871 (kr16,770) | kr15,694 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,340 (kr12,007) | kr11,911 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (kr1,205) | kr1,266 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,055 (kr9,454) | kr9,699 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £883 (kr7,917) | kr7,233 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (kr1,084) | kr876 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (kr212) | kr186 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £328 (kr2,940) | kr3,790 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (kr722) | kr769 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr55) | kr60 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr103) | kr162 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 31% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (kr598) | kr862 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (kr267) | kr332 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (kr613) | kr878 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (kr598) | kr1,619 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,965 (kr178,917) | kr265,794 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (kr11) | kr11 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £82 (kr733) | kr464 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.03 (kr36) | kr56 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (kr78) | kr78 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (kr773) | kr1,733 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.28 (kr29) | kr39 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.49 (kr13) | kr22 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (kr29) | kr23 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.69 (kr15) | kr15 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (kr13) | kr16 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr114) | kr262 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (kr265) | kr406 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (kr168) | kr205 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £120 (kr1,075) | kr528 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (kr494) | kr668 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr85) | kr97 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (kr26) | kr43 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 (kr39) | kr48 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £384 (kr3,442) | kr3,877 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (kr0.94) | kr2.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (kr313) | kr289 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (kr100) | kr43 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Denmark
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