Cost of living in France compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 12% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (kr133) | kr133 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (kr80) | kr82 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (kr43) | kr39 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (kr9) | kr13 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (kr31) | kr36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (kr21) | kr29 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (kr59) | kr49 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 (kr21) | kr20 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (kr13) | kr13 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (kr14) | kr13 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr66) | kr81 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (kr16) | kr20 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (kr9) | kr20 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in France is 28% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,756 (kr13,071) | kr17,574 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,617 (kr12,032) | kr13,222 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (kr1,037) | kr1,863 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,058 (kr7,870) | kr11,795 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (kr6,075) | kr8,537 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (kr717) | kr872 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (kr175) | kr231 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (kr2,184) | kr2,807 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr587) | kr525 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (kr45) | kr67 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (kr102) | kr181 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in France is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (kr672) | kr763 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr239) | kr339 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr585) | kr779 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (kr1,052) | kr1,114 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in France is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,412 (kr159,345) | kr299,477 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (kr14) | kr15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (kr459) | kr572 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 38% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.53 (kr34) | kr39 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (kr39) | kr178 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (kr195) | kr400 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (kr31) | kr41 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (kr30) | kr29 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (kr22) | kr29 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (kr15) | kr14 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (kr18) | kr15 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (kr154) | kr256 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 28% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (kr324) | kr379 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (kr157) | kr245 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (kr624) | kr1,135 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (kr419) | kr742 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr68) | kr93 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (kr29) | kr41 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (kr44) | kr51 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €334 (kr2,489) | kr5,164 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (kr234) | kr284 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (kr73) | kr59 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 24% cheaper than in Denmark
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