Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Tanta, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 233% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 233% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (E£ 251) | E£ 50 | + 403% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr72 (E£ 185) | E£ 30 | + 516% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (E£ 96) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (E£ 26) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr33 (E£ 83) | E£ 17 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr24 (E£ 61) | E£ 8 | + 661% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr67 (E£ 170) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (E£ 48) | E£ 25 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (E£ 38) | E£ 6.00 | + 538% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr96 (E£ 244) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (E£ 53) | E£ 9 | + 488% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (E£ 39) | E£ 5.00 | + 670% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 109% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,011 (E£ 38,274) | E£ 4,000 | + 857% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,345 (E£ 31,475) | E£ 3,000 | + 949% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,743 (E£ 4,443) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,521 (E£ 29,375) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,443 (E£ 21,527) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,140 (E£ 2,907) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (E£ 359) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,850 (E£ 9,816) | E£ 1,300 | + 655% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr883 (E£ 2,252) | E£ 1,000 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr62 (E£ 157) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (E£ 372) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 56% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr873 (E£ 2,227) | E£ 300 | + 642% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr369 (E£ 940) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,013 (E£ 2,584) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,734 (E£ 4,422) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 161% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 161% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr258,970 (E£ 660,287) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (E£ 28) | E£ 8 | + 266% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr578 (E£ 1,473) | E£ 300 | + 391% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr188 (E£ 480) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 50% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (E£ 107) | E£ 10 | + 965% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 (E£ 185) | E£ 50 | + 269% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (E£ 1,391) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (E£ 108) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (E£ 54) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (E£ 64) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (E£ 610) | E£ 40 | + 1425% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 103% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (E£ 1,072) | E£ 100 | + 972% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (E£ 521) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr914 (E£ 2,331) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr632 (E£ 1,610) | E£ 300 | + 437% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr110 (E£ 279) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (E£ 110) | E£ 20 | + 452% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (E£ 106) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (E£ 9,689) | E£ 7,000 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 (E£ 3.64) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (E£ 650) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (E£ 134) | E£ 42 | + 220% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least E£ 25,461 (kr9,986) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 11,000 in Tanta.
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