Cost of living in Denmark compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (138元) | 46元 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (88元) | 40元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (41元) | 15元 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (14元) | 17元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (38元) | 18元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (31元) | 11元 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (51元) | 62元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (13元) | 7元 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (13元) | 6元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (84元) | 118元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (20元) | 9元 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (21元) | 15元 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (18,822元) | 13,507元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (14,002元) | 7,710元 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (1,436元) | 488元 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (12,052元) | 7,095元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (8,899元) | 4,246元 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (1,006元) | 271元 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (235元) | 113元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (2,856元) | 1,322元 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (535元) | 592元 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (75元) | 34元 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (254元) | 49元 | + 417% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (808元) | 510元 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (348元) | 252元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (757元) | 624元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (1,124元) | 839元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (309,466元) | 159,743元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (15元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (605元) | 198元 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (36元) | 41元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (141元) | 29元 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (493元) | 328元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (44元) | 52元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (25元) | 45元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (26元) | 36元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (19元) | 12元 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (15元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (260元) | 86元 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Denmark | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (427元) | 249元 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (250元) | 111元 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (874元) | 1,566元 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (783元) | 399元 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (111元) | 76元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (43元) | 30元 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (52元) | 15元 | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (5,302元) | 2,783元 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (1.07元) | 0.24元 | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (289元) | 427元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (60元) | 24元 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.018
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,957 prices entered by 229 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 86% more expensive than in China
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