Cost of living in Denmark compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr107 (¥1,854) | ¥941 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr75 (¥1,290) | ¥695 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (¥567) | ¥426 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (¥172) | ¥203 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (¥525) | ¥244 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr25 (¥440) | ¥653 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr51 (¥885) | ¥888 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (¥338) | ¥792 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (¥223) | ¥389 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 (¥161) | ¥306 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 (¥1,448) | ¥1,351 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (¥355) | ¥185 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (¥208) | ¥246 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,131 (¥227,042) | ¥295,978 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,760 (¥168,759) | ¥169,167 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,756 (¥30,370) | ¥25,258 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,229 (¥142,277) | ¥144,655 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,143 (¥106,216) | ¥80,593 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr739 (¥12,780) | ¥13,235 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 (¥2,409) | ¥4,060 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,006 (¥51,980) | ¥55,604 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr729 (¥12,606) | ¥10,692 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr53 (¥912) | ¥778 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr142 (¥2,449) | ¥2,599 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr817 (¥14,121) | ¥6,849 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr304 (¥5,250) | ¥4,780 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr898 (¥15,534) | ¥8,249 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr992 (¥17,155) | ¥12,511 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr266,923 (¥4,615,271) | ¥2,585,890 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (¥183) | ¥135 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr596 (¥10,302) | ¥10,445 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr67 (¥1,160) | ¥1,225 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr96 (¥1,664) | ¥1,626 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (¥25,936) | ¥6,148 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (¥632) | ¥812 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr19 (¥334) | ¥655 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (¥538) | ¥501 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr11 (¥191) | ¥170 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr14 (¥241) | ¥229 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr179 (¥3,099) | ¥2,983 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr342 (¥5,910) | ¥3,633 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr196 (¥3,383) | ¥3,657 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr984 (¥17,007) | ¥12,969 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr688 (¥11,890) | ¥6,422 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (¥1,608) | ¥1,122 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (¥733) | ¥445 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (¥769) | ¥556 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,830 (¥66,220) | ¥52,544 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 (¥36) | ¥40 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr236 (¥4,085) | ¥9,497 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (¥910) | ¥525 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in Japan
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