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 | kr106 (¥1,845) | ¥981 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 (¥1,285) | ¥697 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 (¥577) | ¥420 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (¥174) | ¥206 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 (¥560) | ¥251 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr28 (¥485) | ¥644 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (¥875) | ¥956 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (¥333) | ¥747 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (¥218) | ¥385 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 (¥157) | ¥300 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (¥1,488) | ¥1,441 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (¥341) | ¥178 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr11 (¥187) | ¥230 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,478 (¥235,405) | ¥299,320 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,074 (¥175,944) | ¥165,675 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,839 (¥32,125) | ¥22,839 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,497 (¥148,415) | ¥150,152 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,776 (¥118,342) | ¥78,123 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,188 (¥20,743) | ¥11,902 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr187 (¥3,275) | ¥4,130 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,724 (¥47,577) | ¥70,060 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr738 (¥12,896) | ¥12,705 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr59 (¥1,039) | ¥794 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (¥2,542) | ¥2,406 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr856 (¥14,953) | ¥7,319 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr335 (¥5,846) | ¥4,417 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr931 (¥16,266) | ¥8,375 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,008 (¥17,602) | ¥13,139 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr261,577 (¥4,568,670) | ¥2,627,120 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (¥186) | ¥135 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr612 (¥10,691) | ¥10,436 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr52 (¥914) | ¥1,148 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr103 (¥1,799) | ¥1,229 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (¥26,199) | ¥5,176 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (¥734) | ¥803 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (¥415) | ¥611 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr46 (¥810) | ¥617 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (¥215) | ¥174 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr13 (¥230) | ¥258 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr193 (¥3,371) | ¥3,479 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr373 (¥6,516) | ¥3,820 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr196 (¥3,430) | ¥3,638 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr835 (¥14,589) | ¥16,372 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr721 (¥12,593) | ¥6,169 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr103 (¥1,799) | ¥1,131 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr44 (¥767) | ¥435 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (¥828) | ¥550 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,430 (¥77,380) | ¥55,862 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (¥17) | ¥53 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr240 (¥4,184) | ¥9,625 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (¥927) | ¥530 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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