- 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 | kr127 (¥2,098) | ¥1,006 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (¥1,255) | ¥711 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr42 (¥704) | ¥445 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (¥144) | ¥198 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (¥546) | ¥270 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr17 (¥284) | ¥689 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (¥942) | ¥889 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (¥301) | ¥637 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (¥179) | ¥430 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (¥189) | ¥262 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr76 (¥1,253) | ¥1,549 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (¥325) | ¥212 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (¥234) | ¥195 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,501 (¥240,359) | ¥242,113 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,925 (¥181,084) | ¥121,422 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,008 (¥16,710) | ¥21,895 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,078 (¥167,049) | ¥116,929 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,638 (¥110,038) | ¥79,022 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr824 (¥13,654) | ¥12,611 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr198 (¥3,287) | ¥4,156 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,266 (¥54,131) | ¥55,558 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr837 (¥13,866) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 (¥1,042) | ¥693 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr175 (¥2,908) | ¥1,827 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (¥12,648) | ¥7,207 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr310 (¥5,132) | ¥4,012 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr906 (¥15,012) | ¥8,544 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (¥20,849) | ¥15,007 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr250,689 (¥4,155,362) | ¥2,657,440 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (¥178) | ¥147 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr510 (¥8,450) | ¥11,877 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr49 (¥816) | ¥1,278 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (¥1,498) | ¥1,016 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (¥6,878) | ¥4,123 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr42 (¥698) | ¥630 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (¥362) | ¥711 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (¥386) | ¥484 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (¥214) | ¥145 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (¥243) | ¥213 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (¥4,141) | ¥2,946 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr370 (¥6,139) | ¥4,119 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (¥3,387) | ¥3,373 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr572 (¥9,487) | ¥12,005 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr664 (¥11,009) | ¥8,157 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr94 (¥1,557) | ¥903 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (¥675) | ¥498 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (¥785) | ¥551 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,008 (¥66,435) | ¥49,094 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (¥17) | ¥56 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr232 (¥3,849) | ¥10,056 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (¥734) | ¥474 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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