Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (kr86) | kr110 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (kr49) | kr75 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (kr28) | kr34 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (kr7) | kr10 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (kr21) | kr31 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (kr17) | kr27 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (kr34) | kr58 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (kr16) | kr20 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (kr7) | kr13 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (kr14) | kr10 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr69) | kr95 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (kr16) | kr21 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (kr8) | kr13 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,815 (kr15,201) | kr12,978 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,094 (kr9,162) | kr9,884 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (kr1,218) | kr1,531 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,120 (kr9,382) | kr8,345 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (kr8,664) | kr6,226 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (kr804) | kr960 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (kr185) | kr139 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (kr2,694) | kr3,202 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (kr616) | kr767 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr52) | kr56 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (kr99) | kr142 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (kr597) | kr802 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (kr277) | kr303 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £78 (kr656) | kr907 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (kr630) | kr1,136 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,036 (kr167,844) | kr263,725 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (kr10) | kr10 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (kr726) | kr540 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (kr27) | kr76 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (kr73) | kr98 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (kr679) | kr372 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (kr29) | kr37 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (kr28) | kr29 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (kr15) | kr13 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (kr12) | kr17 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr112) | kr177 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (kr249) | kr356 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (kr167) | kr200 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (kr1,118) | kr898 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (kr478) | kr651 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr73) | kr92 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.24 (kr27) | kr42 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (kr39) | kr44 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (kr3,594) | kr3,709 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (kr1.18) | kr2.09 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (kr309) | kr230 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (kr97) | kr53 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 4% cheaper than in Denmark
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