Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 17% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 27% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (€18) | €15 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (€5.25) | €3.53 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.75) | €1.32 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr37 (€4.90) | €3.69 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (€4.07) | €2.56 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (€6) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.61) | €2.58 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (€1.65) | €1.60 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.68) | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr82 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (€2.57) | €3.20 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.72) | €1.31 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 35% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,225 (€2,572) | €1,691 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,309 (€1,914) | €1,496 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (€201) | €167 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,780 (€1,576) | €1,206 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,670 (€1,160) | €947 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (€139) | €101 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr190 (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (€407) | €416 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (€77) | €166 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (€30) | €17 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr789 (€106) | €92 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (€47) | €49 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (€103) | €97 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€149) | €135 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (€39,268) | €26,778 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€1.97) | €1.90 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (€79) | €97 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr244 (€33) | €24 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 26% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (€6) | €3.49 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (€63) | €41 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (€5.82) | €3.53 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (€3.49) | €3.08 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.85) | €4.09 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (€2.48) | €1.39 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€1.95) | €2.04 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr251 (€34) | €23 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 23% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr445 (€60) | €56 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr252 (€34) | €20 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (€116) | €73 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (€106) | €64 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (€16) | €11 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.68) | €3.19 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (€543) | €453 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 436 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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