Cost of living in Denmark compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 145% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (руб 1,873) | руб 629 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (руб 1,151) | руб 356 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (руб 561) | руб 179 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (руб 170) | руб 86 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (руб 471) | руб 137 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (руб 430) | руб 208 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (руб 652) | руб 420 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (руб 270) | руб 127 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (руб 159) | руб 55 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (руб 135) | руб 83 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (руб 1,009) | руб 688 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (руб 246) | руб 167 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (руб 107) | руб 45 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 191% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (руб 264,024) | руб 95,583 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (руб 183,480) | руб 54,204 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (руб 16,499) | руб 7,369 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (руб 141,592) | руб 50,974 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (руб 105,882) | руб 32,011 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (руб 13,825) | руб 5,365 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (руб 3,226) | руб 892 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (руб 29,783) | руб 21,598 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (руб 8,777) | руб 7,518 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (руб 673) | руб 548 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (руб 3,336) | руб 763 | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (руб 9,796) | руб 6,577 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (руб 4,298) | руб 3,358 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (руб 10,113) | руб 7,995 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (руб 13,729) | руб 6,982 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 154% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (руб 4,423,985) | руб 2,596,350 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (руб 170) | руб 55 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (руб 7,481) | руб 2,202 | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 213% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (руб 1,975) | руб 251 | + 687% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (руб 1,912) | руб 549 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (руб 4,855) | руб 1,878 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (руб 464) | руб 347 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (руб 558) | руб 222 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (руб 379) | руб 181 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (руб 179) | руб 123 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (руб 207) | руб 128 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (руб 3,603) | руб 559 | + 545% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Denmark | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (руб 4,982) | руб 1,534 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (руб 3,166) | руб 649 | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (руб 21,923) | руб 5,196 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (руб 9,516) | руб 3,180 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (руб 1,392) | руб 502 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (руб 575) | руб 192 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (руб 717) | руб 228 | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (руб 42,960) | руб 51,956 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (руб 18) | руб 10 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (руб 3,683) | руб 2,896 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (руб 774) | руб 196 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,306 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 153% more expensive than in Russia
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