Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 30% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (kr107) | kr135 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (kr51) | kr81 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 (kr29) | kr40 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (kr8) | kr13 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 (kr25) | kr35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (kr17) | kr29 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 (kr35) | kr49 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (kr17) | kr20 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (kr7) | kr13 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (kr15) | kr13 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr70) | kr81 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (kr17) | kr19 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (kr8) | kr20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,073 (kr17,302) | kr17,952 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,516 (kr12,651) | kr13,200 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £187 (kr1,563) | kr1,801 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (kr10,181) | kr11,795 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (kr8,676) | kr8,537 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (kr1,052) | kr872 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (kr205) | kr239 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (kr2,321) | kr2,807 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (kr708) | kr525 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr50) | kr67 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (kr111) | kr181 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (kr552) | kr763 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (kr263) | kr339 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (kr620) | kr779 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (kr602) | kr1,114 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (kr196,104) | kr290,664 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (kr14) | kr15 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (kr788) | kr572 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (kr30) | kr39 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (kr82) | kr178 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (kr678) | kr400 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (kr22) | kr41 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (kr14) | kr31 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (kr30) | kr28 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (kr18) | kr12 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (kr13) | kr16 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (kr123) | kr256 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 15% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Kingdom | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (kr287) | kr379 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (kr176) | kr245 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (kr957) | kr1,135 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (kr506) | kr742 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr78) | kr93 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (kr27) | kr41 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (kr43) | kr51 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (kr3,949) | kr5,164 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (kr1.08) | kr1.04 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (kr316) | kr284 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (kr105) | kr59 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Denmark
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