Cost of living in Denmark compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (₨1,652) | ₨375 | + 340% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (₨1,041) | ₨318 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (₨472) | ₨166 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (₨157) | ₨58 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (₨449) | ₨90 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (₨351) | ₨39 | + 797% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (₨655) | ₨238 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (₨239) | ₨154 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (₨157) | ₨31 | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (₨157) | ₨170 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr89 (₨1,055) | ₨771 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (₨243) | ₨89 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (₨240) | ₨38 | + 538% | |
| 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 | kr17,829 (₨212,002) | ₨40,749 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,658 (₨162,397) | ₨24,407 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (₨16,776) | ₨5,174 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,192 (₨144,971) | ₨24,775 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,226 (₨109,708) | ₨15,144 | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (₨11,754) | ₨5,976 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr236 (₨2,810) | ₨665 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (₨33,376) | ₨30,250 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (₨6,247) | ₨11,999 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (₨881) | ₨535 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr258 (₨3,065) | ₨428 | + 616% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr767 (₨9,120) | ₨2,524 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (₨4,065) | ₨2,729 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr760 (₨9,042) | ₨4,298 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (₨13,129) | ₨3,255 | + 303% | |
| Transportation | + 232% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 232% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (₨3,540,689) | ₨1,331,740 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (₨180) | ₨105 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (₨7,068) | ₨1,081 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (₨423) | ₨141 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (₨1,643) | ₨276 | + 496% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (₨5,762) | ₨905 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (₨518) | ₨396 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (₨308) | ₨223 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (₨286) | ₨281 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (₨213) | ₨167 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (₨180) | ₨98 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr299 (₨3,560) | ₨306 | + 1062% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Denmark | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (₨4,872) | ₨1,449 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr246 (₨2,929) | ₨600 | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (₨10,217) | ₨1,479 | + 591% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr776 (₨9,227) | ₨1,867 | + 394% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (₨1,291) | ₨756 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (₨503) | ₨220 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (₨606) | ₨182 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,274 (₨62,709) | ₨51,617 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (₨13) | ₨1.39 | + 797% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr286 (₨3,404) | ₨1,612 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (₨715) | ₨271 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 240% more expensive than in India
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