Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 125% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 134% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 134% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr138 (R 373) | R 157 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (R 239) | R 74 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (R 107) | R 44 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (R 35) | R 19 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (R 95) | R 49 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (R 82) | R 25 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (R 131) | R 92 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (R 55) | R 27 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (R 34) | R 22 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (R 35) | R 24 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (R 231) | R 91 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (R 54) | R 26 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (R 52) | R 18 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 132% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,240 (R 51,991) | R 22,528 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,459 (R 39,071) | R 15,383 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (R 4,066) | R 1,263 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,518 (R 33,825) | R 12,531 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,422 (R 25,459) | R 8,282 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (R 2,812) | R 907 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr167 (R 450) | R 715 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (R 8,226) | R 5,197 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (R 1,558) | R 1,649 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (R 190) | R 119 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr226 (R 611) | R 63 | + 868% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 70% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr761 (R 2,057) | R 870 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (R 949) | R 639 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr774 (R 2,091) | R 1,633 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (R 3,009) | R 1,356 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 143% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (R 793,115) | R 399,668 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (R 41) | R 24 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (R 1,598) | R 595 | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr239 (R 645) | R 123 | + 426% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 42% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (R 126) | R 122 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (R 202) | R 261 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (R 1,271) | R 713 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (R 118) | R 51 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (R 69) | R 32 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (R 70) | R 66 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (R 48) | R 47 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (R 39) | R 32 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr302 (R 816) | R 233 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 127% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (R 1,138) | R 392 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr251 (R 679) | R 206 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (R 2,340) | R 941 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (R 2,144) | R 644 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (R 318) | R 106 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (R 114) | R 34 | + 237% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (R 135) | R 39 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,852 (R 10,409) | R 9,964 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (R 2.70) | R 1.58 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (R 798) | R 655 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (R 163) | R 53 | + 211% | |
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TOTAL | + 125% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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