Cost of living in Denmark compared to Australia
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (AU$30) | AU$23 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (AU$2.98) | AU$1.94 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.03 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (AU$2.89) | AU$3.67 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (AU$2.91) | AU$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (AU$4.34) | AU$3.67 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (AU$4.66) | AU$3.04 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (AU$4,089) | AU$3,871 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (AU$3,042) | AU$2,594 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (AU$312) | AU$216 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (AU$2,618) | AU$2,355 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (AU$1,933) | AU$1,942 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (AU$219) | AU$163 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (AU$51) | AU$71 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (AU$621) | AU$535 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (AU$116) | AU$248 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (AU$55) | AU$42 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (AU$176) | AU$125 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (AU$76) | AU$81 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (AU$164) | AU$174 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (AU$244) | AU$191 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (AU$67,234) | AU$35,831 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (AU$3.20) | AU$1.99 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (AU$131) | AU$160 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (AU$31) | AU$24 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (AU$107) | AU$83 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (AU$5.41) | AU$5.15 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (AU$5.56) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (AU$4.22) | AU$4.19 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.66 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (AU$57) | AU$32 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Denmark | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (AU$93) | AU$66 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (AU$54) | AU$42 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (AU$190) | AU$292 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (AU$170) | AU$120 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (AU$24) | AU$20 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (AU$9) | AU$5.31 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (AU$1,152) | AU$883 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (AU$63) | AU$75 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (AU$13) | AU$41 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,232 prices entered by 474 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in Australia
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