Cost of living in Denmark compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr117 (₨1,276) | ₨336 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr69 (₨756) | ₨294 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (₨362) | ₨163 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr11 (₨117) | ₨54 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (₨358) | ₨83 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (₨230) | ₨40 | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (₨594) | ₨216 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (₨186) | ₨152 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (₨130) | ₨29 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (₨149) | ₨148 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (₨864) | ₨766 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (₨204) | ₨88 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 (₨170) | ₨35 | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 341% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,362 (₨178,497) | ₨30,707 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,299 (₨123,266) | ₨20,031 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,233 (₨13,447) | ₨4,413 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,576 (₨115,375) | ₨22,933 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,615 (₨83,074) | ₨14,192 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr751 (₨8,194) | ₨3,664 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr173 (₨1,883) | ₨511 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,642 (₨28,820) | ₨29,219 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr390 (₨4,252) | ₨12,383 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (₨624) | ₨416 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 (₨1,793) | ₨320 | + 461% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr814 (₨8,881) | ₨2,328 | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr325 (₨3,546) | ₨2,564 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr773 (₨8,430) | ₨3,571 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,023 (₨11,163) | ₨3,002 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr269,146 (₨2,936,265) | ₨980,422 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (₨144) | ₨107 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (₨5,678) | ₨1,414 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr41 (₨443) | ₨140 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (₨1,154) | ₨303 | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (₨16,364) | ₨1,443 | + 1034% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (₨407) | ₨402 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 (₨322) | ₨190 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (₨334) | ₨248 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 (₨115) | ₨152 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (₨176) | ₨72 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr199 (₨2,176) | ₨373 | + 483% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr403 (₨4,392) | ₨1,405 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr238 (₨2,599) | ₨592 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,205 (₨13,143) | ₨1,517 | + 766% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr659 (₨7,190) | ₨2,140 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (₨1,067) | ₨607 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (₨460) | ₨229 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (₨554) | ₨173 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (₨39,008) | ₨46,652 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (₨5.47) | ₨1.29 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr278 (₨3,037) | ₨1,540 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (₨579) | ₨247 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 200% more expensive than in India
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