Cost of living in Denmark compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (€19) | €19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (€5.32) | €5.74 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.78) | €1.16 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (€5.06) | €4.09 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (€3.96) | €2.99 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (€7) | €6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.70) | €2.19 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.77) | €2.50 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.77) | €1.98 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr89 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (€2.74) | €2.81 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.70) | €1.74 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 49% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,829 (€2,392) | €1,350 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,658 (€1,832) | €1,098 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (€189) | €273 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,192 (€1,636) | €919 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,226 (€1,238) | €703 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (€133) | €131 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr236 (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (€377) | €597 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (€70) | €189 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr258 (€35) | €11 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 11% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr767 (€103) | €102 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr760 (€102) | €107 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (€148) | €128 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 37% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (€39,949) | €35,150 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€2.03) | €1.79 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (€80) | €49 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (€4.77) | €12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (€19) | €10 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (€65) | €26 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (€5.84) | €4.00 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (€3.47) | €5.18 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (€3.23) | €4.73 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (€2.41) | €2.00 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€2.03) | €3.00 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr299 (€40) | €24 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Denmark | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (€55) | €69 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr246 (€33) | €25 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (€115) | €97 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr776 (€104) | €73 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (€15) | €11 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.68) | €3.64 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (€7) | €4.08 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,274 (€708) | €561 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr286 (€38) | €27 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 26% more expensive than in Belgium
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