Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (kr101) | kr136 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr57) | kr76 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (kr26) | kr36 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (kr6) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (kr18) | kr30 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (kr12) | kr23 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr49) | kr55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (kr12) | kr17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (kr8) | kr14 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (kr6) | kr14 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr49) | kr86 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (kr12) | kr21 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (kr6) | kr15 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,292 (kr9,616) | kr14,544 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €810 (kr6,031) | kr11,585 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (kr812) | kr1,570 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (kr5,707) | kr10,390 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €547 (kr4,071) | kr7,371 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (kr593) | kr1,014 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (kr216) | kr139 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (kr2,630) | kr4,017 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (kr723) | kr647 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr54) | kr72 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr78) | kr136 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (kr587) | kr827 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (kr233) | kr310 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (kr580) | kr926 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (kr664) | kr1,471 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,889 (kr170,415) | kr265,429 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (kr10) | kr11 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (kr327) | kr521 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr51) | kr76 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr50) | kr87 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (kr450) | kr372 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (kr29) | kr36 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (kr19) | kr22 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (kr21) | kr29 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (kr11) | kr15 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (kr13) | kr19 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr106) | kr161 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (kr221) | kr377 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr120) | kr196 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (kr380) | kr744 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (kr320) | kr580 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr67) | kr99 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (kr18) | kr43 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (kr30) | kr45 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (kr3,305) | kr3,678 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (kr1.43) | kr2.09 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (kr347) | kr283 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (kr37) | kr48 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,668 prices entered by 1,753 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Denmark
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