Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 205% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (R 228) | R 53 | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr71 (R 163) | R 45 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr35 (R 82) | R 31 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (R 24) | R 11 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (R 79) | R 26 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (R 63) | R 18 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 (R 149) | R 43 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (R 46) | R 22 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr14 (R 33) | R 16 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (R 24) | R 19 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (R 204) | R 74 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (R 47) | R 18 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (R 31) | R 7 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 122% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,925 (R 34,460) | R 7,292 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,455 (R 26,448) | R 5,656 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,433 (R 3,309) | R 2,024 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr9,757 (R 22,528) | R 8,000 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,922 (R 18,290) | R 6,000 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,098 (R 2,535) | R 1,527 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (R 325) | R 658 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,843 (R 8,873) | R 5,080 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr1,002 (R 2,313) | R 1,236 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr60 (R 139) | R 87 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr144 (R 332) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 122% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr863 (R 1,992) | R 858 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr348 (R 803) | R 470 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,036 (R 2,393) | R 836 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,792 (R 4,138) | R 1,000 | + 314% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 98% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,117 (R 605,206) | R 369,348 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (R 25) | R 15 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr623 (R 1,440) | R 586 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr185 (R 427) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 47% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr40 (R 93) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (R 168) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (R 1,260) | R 400 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr43 (R 99) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (R 51) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (R 67) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (R 39) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (R 40) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (R 552) | R 120 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 131% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr419 (R 967) | R 225 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr213 (R 493) | R 147 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr788 (R 1,819) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr762 (R 1,759) | R 400 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr114 (R 264) | R 39 | + 577% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (R 100) | R 18 | + 472% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (R 101) | R 15 | + 572% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (R 8,774) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.91 (R 4.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr244 (R 563) | R 300 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (R 124) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 46,848 (kr20,290) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 21,000 in Welkom.
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