- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (kr88) | kr113 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.58 (kr47) | kr72 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (kr31) | kr38 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (kr7) | kr8 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (kr23) | kr34 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.43 (kr38) | kr62 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (kr17) | kr18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (kr7) | kr11 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (kr15) | kr11 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr72) | kr79 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (kr15) | kr21 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (kr8) | kr13 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,806 (kr15,361) | kr14,868 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,187 (kr10,099) | kr10,703 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (kr1,329) | kr1,611 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,054 (kr8,964) | kr9,111 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £765 (kr6,504) | kr6,126 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £146 (kr1,241) | kr1,456 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (kr178) | kr186 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (kr2,830) | kr3,609 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (kr708) | kr920 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr54) | kr56 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr93) | kr151 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (kr557) | kr714 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (kr276) | kr348 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (kr593) | kr891 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (kr620) | kr1,193 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,212 (kr154,907) | kr263,665 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £99 (kr843) | kr504 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 1% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.34 (kr28) | kr31 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (kr69) | kr88 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (kr588) | kr380 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.17 (kr27) | kr45 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (kr14) | kr27 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.38 (kr29) | kr25 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (kr15) | kr13 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (kr115) | kr217 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (kr259) | kr377 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (kr174) | kr200 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £123 (kr1,043) | kr817 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (kr464) | kr741 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr77) | kr86 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (kr25) | kr40 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (kr37) | kr39 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £412 (kr3,506) | kr4,424 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (kr1.48) | kr1.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (kr376) | kr256 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (kr84) | kr43 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 4% cheaper than in Denmark
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