- 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 | £11 (kr89) | kr115 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (kr47) | kr73 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (kr31) | kr38 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (kr7) | kr9 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (kr23) | kr34 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (kr16) | kr18 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (kr38) | kr61 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (kr17) | kr19 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (kr7) | kr11 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (kr15) | kr10 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (kr71) | kr78 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (kr15) | kr19 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (kr7) | kr12 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,796 (kr15,031) | kr14,866 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (kr10,021) | kr10,991 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (kr1,292) | kr1,351 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,091 (kr9,131) | kr9,150 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £744 (kr6,224) | kr6,307 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (kr1,253) | kr1,455 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (kr176) | kr192 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (kr2,794) | kr3,363 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (kr700) | kr821 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (kr53) | kr46 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (kr92) | kr164 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (kr540) | kr716 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (kr268) | kr334 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (kr574) | kr837 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (kr606) | kr1,102 | - 45% | |
| 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 | £18,319 (kr153,332) | kr261,044 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (kr10) | kr11 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (kr816) | kr519 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 0% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (kr27) | kr32 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (kr69) | kr84 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (kr571) | kr323 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.27 (kr27) | kr46 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (kr13) | kr26 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (kr27) | kr24 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (kr15) | kr13 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (kr13) | kr21 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr108) | kr232 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (kr254) | kr381 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (kr173) | kr201 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (kr1,009) | kr836 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (kr463) | kr742 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (kr77) | kr85 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (kr25) | kr41 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (kr36) | kr38 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £405 (kr3,390) | kr4,393 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (kr1.20) | kr0.96 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (kr374) | kr244 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (kr84) | kr44 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Denmark
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