Cost of living in Denmark compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (CHF 19) | CHF 27 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 10 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.82 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 3.82 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 3.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.80 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.47 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.02 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.68 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (CHF 2,731) | CHF 3,369 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (CHF 1,898) | CHF 2,370 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (CHF 171) | CHF 213 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (CHF 1,465) | CHF 2,020 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (CHF 1,095) | CHF 1,545 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (CHF 143) | CHF 154 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (CHF 33) | CHF 39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (CHF 308) | CHF 388 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (CHF 91) | CHF 148 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (CHF 7) | CHF 20 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (CHF 35) | CHF 30 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (CHF 101) | CHF 99 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (CHF 44) | CHF 47 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (CHF 105) | CHF 123 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (CHF 142) | CHF 146 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 4% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (CHF 45,760) | CHF 29,799 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 1.79 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (CHF 77) | CHF 82 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (CHF 20) | CHF 12 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (CHF 20) | CHF 18 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (CHF 50) | CHF 105 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 5.02 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 5.17 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 4.80 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.41 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 3.70 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (CHF 37) | CHF 47 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (CHF 52) | CHF 76 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (CHF 33) | CHF 38 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (CHF 227) | CHF 141 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (CHF 98) | CHF 123 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 5.65 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,801 (CHF 477) | CHF 497 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr300 (CHF 38) | CHF 89 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland
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