- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr124 (¥2,135) | ¥1,037 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 (¥1,303) | ¥692 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (¥702) | ¥436 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (¥149) | ¥203 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (¥568) | ¥287 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (¥326) | ¥777 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (¥942) | ¥927 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (¥327) | ¥688 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (¥201) | ¥416 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (¥210) | ¥277 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (¥1,378) | ¥1,538 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (¥335) | ¥199 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (¥211) | ¥198 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,928 (¥257,648) | ¥228,794 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,970 (¥189,331) | ¥126,664 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,302 (¥22,470) | ¥21,159 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,089 (¥174,117) | ¥113,754 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,679 (¥115,274) | ¥74,885 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,545 (¥26,673) | ¥12,611 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr212 (¥3,663) | ¥4,094 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 (¥57,768) | ¥55,558 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (¥13,402) | ¥16,830 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (¥924) | ¥693 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr172 (¥2,974) | ¥1,849 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr722 (¥12,463) | ¥6,923 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 (¥5,522) | ¥4,215 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr853 (¥14,715) | ¥8,395 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,113 (¥19,202) | ¥13,972 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr247,350 (¥4,268,999) | ¥2,590,890 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (¥185) | ¥145 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr528 (¥9,107) | ¥11,257 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (¥907) | ¥1,278 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (¥1,560) | ¥1,016 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (¥6,904) | ¥3,622 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (¥760) | ¥612 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (¥402) | ¥707 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (¥409) | ¥455 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (¥219) | ¥137 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (¥253) | ¥217 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (¥4,052) | ¥2,939 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (¥6,559) | ¥4,071 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr194 (¥3,345) | ¥3,365 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (¥12,436) | ¥14,181 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr680 (¥11,744) | ¥7,768 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr89 (¥1,534) | ¥964 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (¥714) | ¥487 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (¥777) | ¥586 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (¥71,093) | ¥49,094 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (¥17) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 (¥4,199) | ¥10,451 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (¥756) | ¥468 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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