Cost of living in Denmark compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 273% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 273% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (₨6,572) | ₨916 | + 618% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (₨4,036) | ₨1,082 | + 273% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (₨1,969) | ₨533 | + 269% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (₨597) | ₨230 | + 159% | |
12 eggs, large | kr39 (₨1,654) | ₨315 | + 424% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (₨1,510) | ₨165 | + 812% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (₨2,287) | ₨836 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (₨947) | ₨289 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (₨559) | ₨114 | + 390% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (₨473) | ₨391 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (₨3,539) | ₨2,739 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (₨861) | ₨216 | + 298% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (₨376) | ₨144 | + 161% | |
Housing | + 516% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 516% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (₨926,175) | ₨137,741 | + 572% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (₨643,634) | ₨58,708 | + 996% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (₨57,876) | ₨21,580 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (₨496,694) | ₨75,090 | + 561% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (₨371,427) | ₨35,699 | + 940% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (₨48,498) | ₨17,044 | + 185% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (₨11,316) | ₨2,308 | + 390% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (₨104,477) | ₨58,431 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (₨30,788) | ₨29,384 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (₨2,360) | ₨1,281 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (₨11,703) | ₨625 | + 1772% | |
Clothes | + 189% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (₨34,364) | ₨4,832 | + 611% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (₨15,078) | ₨9,004 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (₨35,475) | ₨13,089 | + 171% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (₨48,160) | ₨13,255 | + 263% | |
Transportation | + 330% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 330% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (₨15,518,993) | ₨2,800,000 | + 454% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (₨597) | ₨272 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (₨26,242) | ₨4,030 | + 551% | |
Personal Care | + 391% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 391% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (₨6,928) | ₨230 | + 2919% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (₨6,709) | ₨838 | + 701% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (₨17,032) | ₨3,307 | + 415% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (₨1,626) | ₨1,222 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (₨1,956) | ₨649 | + 201% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (₨1,328) | ₨557 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (₨629) | ₨396 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (₨727) | ₨217 | + 235% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (₨12,638) | ₨495 | + 2454% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Denmark | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (₨17,477) | ₨3,859 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (₨11,107) | ₨1,827 | + 508% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (₨76,903) | ₨6,844 | + 1024% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (₨33,382) | ₨8,435 | + 296% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (₨4,882) | ₨2,877 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (₨2,019) | ₨566 | + 257% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (₨2,516) | ₨965 | + 161% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (₨150,699) | ₨149,999 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (₨64) | ₨255 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (₨12,918) | ₨5,226 | + 147% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (₨2,716) | ₨637 | + 326% | |
TOTAL | + 230% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan
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