Cost of living in Denmark compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr133 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr82 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.72 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 4.26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.76 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.39 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.87 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 2.50 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.68 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,646 (CHF 2,351) | CHF 3,102 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,071 (CHF 1,741) | CHF 2,354 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,655 (CHF 221) | CHF 189 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,658 (CHF 1,553) | CHF 1,763 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,810 (CHF 1,174) | CHF 1,318 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (CHF 116) | CHF 101 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (CHF 31) | CHF 54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (CHF 374) | CHF 479 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (CHF 70) | CHF 106 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (CHF 24) | CHF 32 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (CHF 102) | CHF 101 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr349 (CHF 46) | CHF 44 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (CHF 104) | CHF 116 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (CHF 148) | CHF 161 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (CHF 39,672) | CHF 31,963 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 1.97 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr573 (CHF 76) | CHF 79 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (CHF 65) | CHF 130 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 5.29 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 4.05 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 4.98 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr14 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.82 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 3.07 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr287 (CHF 38) | CHF 49 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr428 (CHF 57) | CHF 64 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr247 (CHF 33) | CHF 36 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (CHF 151) | CHF 85 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr756 (CHF 101) | CHF 116 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr97 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 4.65 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr52 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (CHF 688) | CHF 813 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 (CHF 38) | CHF 91 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland
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