Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr119) | kr107 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr63) | kr76 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (kr26) | kr38 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (kr7) | kr11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (kr18) | kr33 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (kr13) | kr23 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr47) | kr61 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (kr14) | kr19 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (kr9) | kr12 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr51) | kr121 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (kr13) | kr18 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (kr7) | kr14 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,181 (kr8,792) | kr16,994 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €773 (kr5,760) | kr12,154 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (kr947) | kr1,082 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €734 (kr5,468) | kr10,553 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (kr4,114) | kr7,089 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (kr579) | kr2,966 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (kr215) | kr153 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (kr2,696) | kr2,791 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (kr752) | kr560 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr50) | kr56 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr79) | kr147 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (kr564) | kr918 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (kr225) | kr331 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (kr599) | kr568 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (kr675) | kr1,094 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,735 (kr184,186) | kr300,924 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (kr13) | kr15 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (kr304) | kr504 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (kr47) | kr41 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr47) | kr106 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (kr433) | kr400 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (kr30) | kr37 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (kr19) | kr30 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (kr20) | kr25 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (kr11) | kr10 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (kr13) | kr15 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (kr125) | kr208 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (kr241) | kr331 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr121) | kr253 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (kr371) | kr1,175 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (kr323) | kr586 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr75) | kr80 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (kr20) | kr39 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (kr31) | kr54 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (kr3,296) | kr3,522 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (kr1.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (kr333) | kr296 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (kr37) | kr54 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Denmark
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