Cost of living in Denmark compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 137% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr139 (COL$86,746) | COL$33,609 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (COL$54,674) | COL$25,705 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (COL$24,775) | COL$10,498 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (COL$8,299) | COL$4,396 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (COL$23,567) | COL$9,111 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (COL$18,449) | COL$3,930 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (COL$34,412) | COL$12,073 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (COL$12,542) | COL$8,823 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (COL$8,227) | COL$3,496 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (COL$8,246) | COL$3,603 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr89 (COL$55,388) | COL$49,286 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (COL$12,759) | COL$5,843 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (COL$12,584) | COL$3,220 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 293% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,829 (COL$11,130,073) | COL$3,076,590 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,658 (COL$8,525,811) | COL$1,526,600 | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (COL$880,741) | COL$282,823 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,192 (COL$7,610,966) | COL$1,746,670 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,226 (COL$5,759,635) | COL$964,419 | + 497% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (COL$617,092) | COL$186,441 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr236 (COL$147,502) | COL$70,734 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (COL$1,752,206) | COL$1,451,730 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (COL$327,949) | COL$449,268 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (COL$46,239) | COL$21,716 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr258 (COL$160,901) | COL$15,896 | + 912% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 92% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr767 (COL$478,788) | COL$198,936 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (COL$213,393) | COL$126,323 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr760 (COL$474,728) | COL$321,275 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (COL$689,257) | COL$248,008 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 145% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr297,772 (COL$185,885,343) | COL$68,740,200 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (COL$9,457) | COL$3,747 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (COL$371,067) | COL$143,360 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 103% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (COL$22,191) | COL$16,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (COL$86,279) | COL$23,255 | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (COL$302,525) | COL$95,730 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (COL$27,187) | COL$18,331 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (COL$16,167) | COL$12,960 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (COL$15,036) | COL$18,152 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (COL$11,194) | COL$7,559 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (COL$9,440) | COL$5,982 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr299 (COL$186,900) | COL$28,724 | + 551% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 193% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Denmark | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (COL$255,778) | COL$44,079 | + 480% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr246 (COL$153,771) | COL$29,928 | + 414% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (COL$536,370) | COL$137,911 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr776 (COL$484,395) | COL$113,750 | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (COL$67,796) | COL$30,685 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (COL$26,417) | COL$10,275 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (COL$31,817) | COL$4,363 | + 629% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,274 (COL$3,292,184) | COL$2,605,450 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (COL$657) | COL$243 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr286 (COL$178,727) | COL$113,274 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (COL$37,538) | COL$9,984 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 174% more expensive than in Colombia
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