Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 72% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr152 (¥3,483) | ¥1,035 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr94 (¥2,149) | ¥820 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (¥1,057) | ¥618 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (¥323) | ¥237 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr41 (¥950) | ¥335 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (¥807) | ¥439 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (¥1,253) | ¥1,195 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr23 (¥524) | ¥822 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (¥297) | ¥509 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (¥253) | ¥312 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (¥1,962) | ¥1,267 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (¥458) | ¥276 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr17 (¥384) | ¥293 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,452 (¥492,552) | ¥365,082 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,848 (¥340,923) | ¥197,811 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,220 (¥28,023) | ¥19,132 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,494 (¥263,902) | ¥145,654 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,446 (¥193,919) | ¥106,059 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr940 (¥21,589) | ¥8,349 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr245 (¥5,633) | ¥4,448 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,299 (¥52,796) | ¥74,559 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr746 (¥17,118) | ¥25,414 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr65 (¥1,503) | ¥1,338 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr272 (¥6,242) | ¥2,815 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 82% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr695 (¥15,948) | ¥9,315 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr409 (¥9,381) | ¥5,103 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr790 (¥18,149) | ¥10,686 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,212 (¥27,822) | ¥12,189 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 86% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr360,558 (¥8,278,681) | ¥3,060,780 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (¥319) | ¥169 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr618 (¥14,183) | ¥8,198 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (¥3,736) | ¥2,133 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (¥3,617) | ¥2,551 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (¥9,184) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (¥877) | ¥1,337 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr25 (¥564) | ¥930 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr32 (¥743) | ¥622 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr14 (¥319) | ¥224 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (¥392) | ¥188 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr306 (¥7,016) | ¥4,604 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr406 (¥9,320) | ¥4,908 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr267 (¥6,125) | ¥3,881 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,438 (¥33,008) | ¥7,212 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr732 (¥16,814) | ¥8,269 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr99 (¥2,272) | ¥1,244 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr52 (¥1,189) | ¥547 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr49 (¥1,133) | ¥674 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (¥82,109) | ¥51,659 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (¥34) | ¥52 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr298 (¥6,848) | ¥9,530 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr65 (¥1,491) | ¥613 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 695 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 63% more expensive than in Japan
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