Cost of living in France compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr127) | kr126 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr71) | kr72 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (kr41) | kr32 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (kr8) | kr10 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (kr29) | kr31 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (kr21) | kr26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr51) | kr37 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (kr20) | kr17 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (kr13) | kr13 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.92 (kr14) | kr12 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr48) | kr71 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (kr15) | kr19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (kr9) | kr14 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in France is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,516 (kr11,280) | kr13,649 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,066 (kr7,935) | kr10,667 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (kr1,135) | kr1,098 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €820 (kr6,104) | kr8,600 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €637 (kr4,743) | kr6,488 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (kr598) | kr655 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (kr191) | kr219 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (kr2,478) | kr2,378 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (kr886) | kr911 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr67) | kr56 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (kr114) | kr150 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (kr655) | kr679 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (kr267) | kr262 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (kr681) | kr771 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (kr870) | kr896 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in France is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 (kr193,989) | kr261,624 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (kr11) | kr12 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (kr405) | kr478 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 (kr38) | kr39 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr55) | kr106 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (kr186) | kr1,500 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.46 (kr33) | kr40 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (kr28) | kr29 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (kr26) | kr30 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (kr15) | kr15 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (kr12) | kr16 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (kr193) | kr229 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| France | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (kr311) | kr344 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (kr142) | kr229 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (kr544) | kr1,059 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (kr455) | kr645 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr78) | kr101 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (kr29) | kr42 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (kr45) | kr45 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (kr3,522) | kr3,576 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (kr2.01) | kr0.50 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (kr315) | kr255 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (kr75) | kr54 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 15% cheaper than in Denmark
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