Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (¥2,781) | ¥1,025 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (¥1,753) | ¥723 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (¥794) | ¥519 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (¥266) | ¥197 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (¥755) | ¥316 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (¥591) | ¥629 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (¥1,103) | ¥962 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (¥402) | ¥902 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (¥264) | ¥574 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (¥264) | ¥285 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr89 (¥1,776) | ¥1,208 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (¥409) | ¥184 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (¥403) | ¥206 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,829 (¥356,795) | ¥326,267 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,658 (¥273,310) | ¥171,772 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (¥28,234) | ¥28,488 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,192 (¥243,983) | ¥157,603 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,226 (¥184,635) | ¥82,713 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (¥19,782) | ¥24,082 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr236 (¥4,728) | ¥4,699 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (¥56,170) | ¥47,482 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (¥10,513) | ¥32,093 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (¥1,482) | ¥1,313 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr258 (¥5,158) | ¥1,878 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr767 (¥15,348) | ¥6,136 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (¥6,841) | ¥5,199 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr760 (¥15,218) | ¥8,989 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (¥22,095) | ¥13,588 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (¥5,958,889) | ¥2,700,660 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (¥303) | ¥165 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (¥11,895) | ¥10,143 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (¥711) | ¥2,497 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (¥2,766) | ¥1,967 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (¥9,698) | ¥5,380 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (¥872) | ¥650 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (¥518) | ¥938 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (¥482) | ¥702 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (¥359) | ¥218 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (¥303) | ¥216 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr299 (¥5,991) | ¥3,927 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (¥8,199) | ¥4,141 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr246 (¥4,929) | ¥3,600 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (¥17,194) | ¥4,000 | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr776 (¥15,528) | ¥5,993 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (¥2,173) | ¥984 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (¥847) | ¥472 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (¥1,020) | ¥575 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,274 (¥105,537) | ¥101,122 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (¥21) | ¥52 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr286 (¥5,729) | ¥9,280 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (¥1,203) | ¥592 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 35% more expensive than in Japan
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