Cost of living in Denmark compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr161 (CHF 21) | CHF 27 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr92 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 1.81 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr34 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 4.50 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr74 (CHF 10) | CHF 10 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.33 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.27 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.33 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr90 (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.87 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.35 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,989 (CHF 2,064) | CHF 3,527 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,124 (CHF 1,824) | CHF 2,866 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,585 (CHF 205) | CHF 205 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,768 (CHF 1,390) | CHF 2,179 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,025 (CHF 1,036) | CHF 1,557 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (CHF 129) | CHF 94 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr201 (CHF 26) | CHF 53 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (CHF 362) | CHF 305 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (CHF 68) | CHF 116 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (CHF 32) | CHF 30 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr805 (CHF 104) | CHF 111 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr324 (CHF 42) | CHF 64 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr686 (CHF 89) | CHF 118 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,201 (CHF 155) | CHF 184 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
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 | kr304,123 (CHF 39,265) | CHF 36,492 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 1.84 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr614 (CHF 79) | CHF 78 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr34 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 211 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 5.94 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 4.15 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr23 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 4.35 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 4.98 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr237 (CHF 31) | CHF 58 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Denmark | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr437 (CHF 56) | CHF 71 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr240 (CHF 31) | CHF 39 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr718 (CHF 93) | CHF 101 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr797 (CHF 103) | CHF 125 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr102 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 5.21 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 7 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr6,615 (CHF 854) | CHF 434 | + 97% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.72 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr309 (CHF 40) | CHF 88 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland
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