Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 40% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 16% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (€18) | €23 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (€5.27) | €4.21 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.76) | €1.10 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (€4.92) | €3.31 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (€4.09) | €2.86 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.62) | €2.37 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (€1.66) | €1.52 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.69) | €0.99 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr82 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (€2.58) | €2.11 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.73) | €1.34 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 42% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,225 (€2,583) | €1,745 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,309 (€1,923) | €1,053 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (€202) | €139 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,780 (€1,583) | €1,017 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,670 (€1,165) | €713 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (€140) | €159 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr190 (€26) | €42 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (€409) | €418 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (€77) | €118 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (€9) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (€30) | €13 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 23% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr789 (€106) | €95 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (€47) | €38 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (€103) | €78 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€150) | €107 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 74% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (€39,436) | €23,341 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€1.97) | €1.84 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (€79) | €39 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr245 (€33) | €16 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (€63) | €91 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (€5.85) | €5.45 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (€3.50) | €2.48 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.86) | €3.30 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (€2.49) | €1.55 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€1.96) | €1.99 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr251 (€34) | €24 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 38% more expensive than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr445 (€60) | €36 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr252 (€34) | €16 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (€116) | €126 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (€107) | €52 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (€16) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.71) | €2.72 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (€7) | €4.88 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (€545) | €469 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (€0.13) | €0.17 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (€40) | €54 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (€8) | €5.04 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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