Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Worcester, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 232% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (R 227) | R 69 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr71 (R 163) | R 40 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr35 (R 81) | R 32 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (R 24) | R 10 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr34 (R 79) | R 14 | + 471% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (R 63) | R 10 | + 548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 (R 149) | R 34 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (R 46) | R 12 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr14 (R 33) | R 14 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (R 24) | R 19 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (R 203) | R 49 | + 311% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (R 46) | R 17 | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (R 31) | R 7 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 239% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr14,925 (R 34,363) | R 6,086 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,455 (R 26,374) | R 6,000 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,433 (R 3,299) | R 1,270 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr9,757 (R 22,464) | R 1,835 | + 1124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,922 (R 18,239) | R 1,682 | + 984% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,098 (R 2,528) | R 375 | + 574% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (R 324) | R 549 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,843 (R 8,848) | R 5,000 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr1,002 (R 2,306) | R 1,343 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr60 (R 139) | R 65 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr144 (R 331) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 195% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr863 (R 1,986) | R 638 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr348 (R 801) | R 307 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,036 (R 2,386) | R 1,000 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,792 (R 4,126) | R 850 | + 385% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 212% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr262,117 (R 603,498) | R 270,046 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (R 25) | R 13 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr623 (R 1,435) | R 350 | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr185 (R 426) | R 69 | + 519% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 81% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr40 (R 93) | R 150 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr73 (R 167) | R 120 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (R 1,256) | R 350 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr43 (R 99) | R 59 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (R 51) | R 29 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (R 67) | R 54 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 (R 39) | R 26 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (R 40) | R 17 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (R 550) | R 73 | + 655% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 187% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr419 (R 964) | R 275 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr213 (R 491) | R 109 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr788 (R 1,814) | R 650 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr762 (R 1,754) | R 348 | + 404% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr114 (R 263) | R 45 | + 485% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (R 100) | R 19 | + 420% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (R 100) | R 14 | + 637% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (R 8,750) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.91 (R 4.40) | R 1.40 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr244 (R 561) | R 345 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (R 124) | R 33 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 208% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 208% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
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