Cost of living in Denmark compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (₨1,954) | ₨408 | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (₨1,200) | ₨360 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (₨585) | ₨177 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (₨177) | ₨62 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (₨492) | ₨101 | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (₨449) | ₨45 | + 893% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (₨680) | ₨252 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (₨282) | ₨198 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (₨166) | ₨40 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (₨141) | ₨171 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (₨1,052) | ₨908 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (₨256) | ₨93 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (₨112) | ₨44 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 370% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 370% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (₨275,320) | ₨48,012 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (₨191,330) | ₨29,632 | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (₨17,205) | ₨5,486 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (₨147,650) | ₨30,304 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (₨110,412) | ₨17,855 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (₨14,417) | ₨4,698 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (₨3,364) | ₨749 | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (₨31,057) | ₨27,357 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (₨9,152) | ₨12,897 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (₨702) | ₨532 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (₨3,479) | ₨744 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (₨10,215) | ₨2,499 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (₨4,482) | ₨2,581 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (₨10,545) | ₨4,064 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (₨14,316) | ₨2,995 | + 378% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (₨4,613,258) | ₨1,758,920 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (₨177) | ₨104 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (₨7,801) | ₨1,466 | + 432% | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (₨2,060) | ₨94 | + 2093% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (₨1,994) | ₨250 | + 698% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (₨5,063) | ₨1,186 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (₨483) | ₨379 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (₨581) | ₨229 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (₨395) | ₨271 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (₨187) | ₨195 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (₨216) | ₨96 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (₨3,757) | ₨307 | + 1125% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 212% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (₨5,195) | ₨1,330 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (₨3,302) | ₨647 | + 410% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (₨22,861) | ₨1,539 | + 1386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (₨9,923) | ₨2,144 | + 363% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (₨1,451) | ₨709 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (₨600) | ₨234 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (₨748) | ₨198 | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (₨44,798) | ₨42,549 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (₨19) | ₨5.62 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (₨3,840) | ₨1,807 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (₨807) | ₨273 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,387 prices entered by 610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 252% more expensive than in India
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