Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs El Aaiún, Western Sahara
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (142 Dirham) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr71 (101 Dirham) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr35 (51 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | kr34 (49 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (39 Dirham) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 (93 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (29 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr14 (21 Dirham) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (15 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (127 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (29 Dirham) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (19 Dirham) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,925 (21,432 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,455 (16,449 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,433 (2,058 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr9,757 (14,011 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,922 (11,375 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,098 (1,576 Dirham) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (202 Dirham) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,843 (5,518 Dirham) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr1,002 (1,438 Dirham) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr60 (87 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr144 (206 Dirham) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr863 (1,239 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr348 (499 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,036 (1,488 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,792 (2,573 Dirham) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,481 (376,921 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (16 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr623 (895 Dirham) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr185 (266 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr40 (58 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (104 Dirham) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (784 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr43 (62 Dirham) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (32 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (42 Dirham) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (24 Dirham) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (25 Dirham) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (343 Dirham) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr419 (601 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr213 (306 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr788 (1,131 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr762 (1,094 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr114 (164 Dirham) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (62 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (63 Dirham) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (5,457 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.91 (2.74 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr244 (350 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (77 Dirham) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 62,459 Dirham (kr43,496) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 61,000 Dirham in El Aaiún.
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