Cost of living in Denmark compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 45% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 42 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 32 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.00 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 20 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.66 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 64 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.47 | + 144% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 5% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (Dirham 9,572) | Dirham 9,818 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (Dirham 7,120) | Dirham 6,908 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (Dirham 730) | Dirham 885 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (Dirham 6,129) | Dirham 5,950 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (Dirham 4,526) | Dirham 4,006 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (Dirham 512) | Dirham 650 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 330 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (Dirham 1,452) | Dirham 931 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 355 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 43 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 37 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 28% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (Dirham 411) | Dirham 194 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 185 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 340 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (Dirham 571) | Dirham 340 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 138% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (Dirham 157,373) | Dirham 95,977 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.08 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 98 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 30 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 272 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 43 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Denmark | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 169 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 92 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (Dirham 445) | Dirham 320 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 292 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 81 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 40 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (Dirham 2,696) | Dirham 1,948 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (Dirham 0.54) | Dirham 0.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 260 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 19 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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