- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Comparison
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 | £11 (kr88) | kr120 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (kr47) | kr74 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 (kr30) | kr41 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (kr7) | kr8 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (kr22) | kr34 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (kr16) | kr18 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (kr37) | kr57 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (kr16) | kr19 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (kr7) | kr11 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (kr15) | kr11 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (kr72) | kr80 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (kr15) | kr20 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (kr8) | kr13 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,840 (kr15,322) | kr14,958 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (kr9,968) | kr11,011 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (kr1,264) | kr1,281 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (kr9,378) | kr9,748 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (kr6,352) | kr6,560 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (kr1,286) | kr1,360 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (kr176) | kr201 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (kr2,784) | kr3,347 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (kr701) | kr847 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr53) | kr48 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr92) | kr169 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (kr528) | kr741 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (kr268) | kr320 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (kr583) | kr852 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (kr591) | kr1,107 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (kr151,680) | kr244,864 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (kr796) | kr522 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (kr27) | kr52 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (kr68) | kr90 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (kr581) | kr400 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (kr28) | kr43 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (kr13) | kr26 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (kr27) | kr23 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (kr15) | kr13 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (kr13) | kr14 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr105) | kr251 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (kr254) | kr381 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (kr174) | kr199 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (kr964) | kr760 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (kr465) | kr674 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr76) | kr87 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (kr25) | kr41 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (kr36) | kr43 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (kr3,342) | kr4,318 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (kr1.27) | kr1.04 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (kr361) | kr248 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (kr85) | kr44 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Denmark
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