Cost of living in Denmark compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (€18) | €14 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr81 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (€5.37) | €5.72 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.74) | €1.33 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | kr35 (€4.81) | €5.61 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (€3.89) | €3.14 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (€7) | €5.97 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.65) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.71) | €2.42 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.73) | €1.07 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (€2.55) | €2.31 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.70) | €1.65 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 33% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,952 (€2,435) | €1,592 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,200 (€1,790) | €1,017 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,801 (€244) | €543 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,795 (€1,600) | €832 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,537 (€1,158) | €691 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (€118) | €164 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr239 (€32) | €31 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (€381) | €338 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (€71) | €152 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (€25) | €13 | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (€104) | €99 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr339 (€46) | €46 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (€106) | €92 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€151) | €126 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 55% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr290,664 (€39,426) | €24,513 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€2.09) | €1.87 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr572 (€78) | €44 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (€5.33) | €5.67 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (€24) | €7 | + 250% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (€54) | €152 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (€5.56) | €5.00 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (€4.22) | €3.07 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (€3.77) | €3.03 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (€1.68) | €2.12 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (€2.18) | €2.07 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (€35) | €20 | + 73% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 50% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Denmark | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr379 (€51) | €45 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (€33) | €22 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (€154) | €50 | + 208% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr742 (€101) | €59 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (€13) | €11 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (€5.62) | €4.14 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (€7) | €4.02 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (€700) | €499 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (€0.14) | €0.08 | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (€39) | €31 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (€8) | €5.84 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 984 prices entered by 148 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 31% more expensive than in Austria
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