Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr117 (¥2,118) | ¥1,145 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr69 (¥1,255) | ¥719 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (¥602) | ¥437 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr11 (¥194) | ¥211 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (¥594) | ¥282 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (¥381) | ¥815 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (¥986) | ¥951 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (¥309) | ¥984 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (¥215) | ¥421 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (¥248) | ¥268 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 (¥1,435) | ¥1,770 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (¥339) | ¥217 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 (¥283) | ¥225 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,362 (¥296,403) | ¥194,768 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,299 (¥204,690) | ¥126,641 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,233 (¥22,329) | ¥21,178 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,576 (¥191,587) | ¥142,258 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,615 (¥137,948) | ¥80,836 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr751 (¥13,606) | ¥13,643 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr173 (¥3,126) | ¥3,988 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,642 (¥47,857) | ¥59,521 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr390 (¥7,060) | ¥17,809 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 (¥1,037) | ¥665 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 (¥2,977) | ¥2,700 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr814 (¥14,748) | ¥7,941 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr325 (¥5,888) | ¥4,162 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr773 (¥13,998) | ¥7,471 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,023 (¥18,536) | ¥15,388 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr269,146 (¥4,875,825) | ¥2,576,380 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 (¥239) | ¥161 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 (¥9,429) | ¥16,725 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr41 (¥736) | ¥1,370 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (¥1,916) | ¥1,955 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (¥27,174) | ¥3,523 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (¥676) | ¥2,205 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 (¥535) | ¥648 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (¥555) | ¥409 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 (¥190) | ¥143 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (¥292) | ¥184 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr199 (¥3,613) | ¥3,583 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Denmark | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr403 (¥7,293) | ¥4,280 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr238 (¥4,316) | ¥3,593 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,205 (¥21,824) | ¥20,657 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr659 (¥11,939) | ¥6,242 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (¥1,772) | ¥1,034 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (¥764) | ¥533 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (¥920) | ¥526 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (¥64,775) | ¥58,872 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (¥9) | ¥41 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr278 (¥5,043) | ¥11,178 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (¥961) | ¥554 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Japan
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