Cost of living in Denmark compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (₨1,409) | ₨391 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (₨797) | ₨280 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (₨395) | ₨141 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (₨101) | ₨53 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (₨319) | ₨72 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (₨223) | ₨37 | + 509% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (₨594) | ₨215 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (₨175) | ₨141 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (₨127) | ₨28 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (₨124) | ₨127 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (₨864) | ₨825 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (₨211) | ₨84 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (₨151) | ₨35 | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 322% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,062 (₨167,686) | ₨31,319 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,413 (₨129,590) | ₨20,070 | + 546% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (₨14,090) | ₨4,179 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,517 (₨109,796) | ₨23,911 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,511 (₨78,421) | ₨13,849 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr941 (₨9,829) | ₨3,140 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr154 (₨1,611) | ₨741 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (₨36,000) | ₨30,622 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (₨9,014) | ₨10,743 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (₨843) | ₨375 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr179 (₨1,873) | ₨325 | + 476% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr859 (₨8,966) | ₨2,357 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr323 (₨3,369) | ₨2,587 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr902 (₨9,420) | ₨3,785 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,665 (₨17,387) | ₨2,802 | + 521% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,592 (₨2,772,851) | ₨933,670 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (₨116) | ₨76 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr461 (₨4,814) | ₨1,212 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr74 (₨774) | ₨108 | + 616% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (₨1,055) | ₨209 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (₨3,886) | ₨987 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 (₨415) | ₨248 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (₨251) | ₨172 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (₨321) | ₨234 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (₨174) | ₨151 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr19 (₨202) | ₨67 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr226 (₨2,364) | ₨243 | + 873% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (₨4,289) | ₨1,193 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (₨2,133) | ₨468 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr694 (₨7,245) | ₨1,731 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (₨6,799) | ₨1,919 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (₨1,028) | ₨686 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (₨453) | ₨220 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (₨489) | ₨226 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,476 (₨36,288) | ₨33,881 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (₨28) | ₨3.76 | + 648% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 (₨2,956) | ₨1,977 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (₨464) | ₨245 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,654 prices entered by 2,413 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 197% more expensive than in India
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