Cost of living in Spain compared to Denmark
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Spain is 33% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr127) | kr154 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr67) | kr97 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.87 (kr29) | kr41 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (kr8) | kr14 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.08 (kr23) | kr38 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (kr17) | kr31 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr54) | kr60 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (kr14) | kr20 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (kr10) | kr13 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (kr8) | kr12 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr53) | kr93 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (kr15) | kr20 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (kr7) | kr20 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,317 (kr9,820) | kr17,444 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €887 (kr6,613) | kr13,557 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (kr900) | kr1,411 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €834 (kr6,217) | kr11,127 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €629 (kr4,689) | kr7,925 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (kr603) | kr989 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (kr203) | kr209 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | €340 (kr2,534) | kr2,807 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (kr773) | kr525 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr59) | kr74 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (kr83) | kr249 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (kr588) | kr794 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (kr234) | kr342 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (kr627) | kr744 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (kr655) | kr1,104 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,735 (kr199,334) | kr304,123 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (kr12) | kr14 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (kr218) | kr594 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr52) | kr34 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.98 (kr45) | kr138 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (kr443) | kr485 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (kr29) | kr44 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (kr20) | kr21 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (kr23) | kr24 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (kr16) | kr19 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (kr14) | kr15 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr122) | kr300 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Spain | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (kr245) | kr465 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr116) | kr242 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (kr449) | kr859 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (kr354) | kr788 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr73) | kr115 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (kr20) | kr42 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.51 (kr34) | kr49 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (kr3,829) | kr5,211 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (kr1.15) | kr1.05 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (kr355) | kr272 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (kr39) | kr59 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Denmark
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