Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr133 (¥2,124) | ¥1,041 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (¥1,206) | ¥713 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (¥618) | ¥467 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (¥156) | ¥215 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (¥480) | ¥287 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (¥340) | ¥484 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (¥906) | ¥1,246 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (¥267) | ¥610 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (¥196) | ¥381 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (¥189) | ¥267 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (¥1,317) | ¥1,801 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (¥322) | ¥223 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (¥231) | ¥242 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,062 (¥255,650) | ¥193,680 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,413 (¥197,569) | ¥112,128 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (¥21,481) | ¥15,296 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,517 (¥167,392) | ¥127,930 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,511 (¥119,559) | ¥84,445 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr941 (¥14,985) | ¥11,742 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr154 (¥2,456) | ¥3,714 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (¥54,885) | ¥37,069 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (¥13,743) | ¥10,892 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (¥1,284) | ¥749 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr179 (¥2,855) | ¥1,906 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (¥13,459) | ¥6,528 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr309 (¥4,924) | ¥4,644 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr902 (¥14,362) | ¥7,956 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,665 (¥26,507) | ¥13,013 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,592 (¥4,227,417) | ¥2,936,380 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (¥177) | ¥143 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr487 (¥7,749) | ¥9,633 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr74 (¥1,180) | ¥1,406 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (¥1,608) | ¥929 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (¥5,925) | ¥8,740 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 (¥633) | ¥554 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (¥383) | ¥669 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (¥489) | ¥525 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (¥265) | ¥218 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr19 (¥307) | ¥251 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr226 (¥3,605) | ¥2,654 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (¥6,540) | ¥3,633 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (¥3,251) | ¥3,165 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr694 (¥11,046) | ¥15,347 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (¥10,365) | ¥6,734 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 (¥1,567) | ¥809 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (¥691) | ¥511 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (¥746) | ¥509 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,476 (¥55,324) | ¥46,875 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (¥43) | ¥26 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 (¥4,507) | ¥8,766 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (¥700) | ¥477 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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