Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (kr106) | kr106 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr58) | kr74 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (kr25) | kr33 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (kr5.99) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.29 (kr17) | kr32 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (kr12) | kr28 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr46) | kr50 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (kr8) | kr12 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (kr6) | kr9 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr49) | kr85 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (kr12) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (kr6) | kr11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,193 (kr8,875) | kr13,478 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €756 (kr5,625) | kr10,074 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (kr776) | kr1,839 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (kr5,448) | kr8,497 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (kr3,893) | kr6,776 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (kr562) | kr1,188 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (kr213) | kr187 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (kr2,566) | kr2,724 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (kr693) | kr738 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr52) | kr59 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr75) | kr146 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (kr566) | kr856 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (kr225) | kr335 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (kr569) | kr931 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (kr645) | kr1,008 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,890 (kr170,234) | kr272,522 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (kr318) | kr612 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.66 (kr42) | kr52 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr48) | kr103 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (kr430) | kr1,500 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (kr31) | kr42 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (kr18) | kr24 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (kr21) | kr46 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (kr10) | kr12 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (kr14) | kr13 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr107) | kr193 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (kr212) | kr373 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr116) | kr196 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (kr322) | kr835 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr298) | kr721 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr67) | kr103 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (kr19) | kr44 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (kr29) | kr47 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (kr3,558) | kr4,430 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (kr1.69) | kr1.00 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (kr356) | kr240 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (kr36) | kr53 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,375 prices entered by 1,460 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Denmark
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