Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and China

😐 Solo nomad: Denmark is 166.1% more expensive than China without rent, and 199.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Denmark is 180.8% more expensive than China without rent, and 184.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Denmark
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$23.53 DKK 152
$2.85 ¥20.46
725.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$108 DKK 695
$23.97 ¥172
349.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.93 DKK 96.2
$4.96 ¥35.61
201.01%
Cappuccino
$6.5 DKK 41.85
$3.13 ¥22.47
107.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.05 DKK 26.07
$0.44 ¥3.18
820.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.16 DKK 20.39
$0.29 ¥2.1
989.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.35 DKK 53.8
$0.95 ¥6.83
778.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.6 DKK 48.96
$2.14 ¥15.32
255.14%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Denmark
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.09 DKK 13.48
$1.85 ¥13.23
12.97%
White Bread (500g)
$3.53 DKK 22.75
$1.68 ¥12.06
110.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.45 DKK 15.8
$0.95 ¥6.81
157.89%
Eggs
$5.14 DKK 33.14
$1.55 ¥11.11
231.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.1 DKK 90.9
$13.25 ¥95.1
6.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.8 DKK 76
$3.28 ¥23.52
259.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$17.6 DKK 113
$10.85 ¥77.8
62.21%
Apples (1kg)
$3.18 DKK 20.46
$1.77 ¥12.66
79.66%
Banana (1kg)
$3.4 DKK 21.91
$1.26 ¥9.01
169.84%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.54 DKK 22.82
$1.5 ¥10.73
136.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.92 DKK 31.72
$1.19 ¥8.5
313.45%
Potato (1kg)
$2.27 DKK 14.64
$0.75 ¥5.4
202.67%
Onion (1kg)
$2.05 DKK 13.2
$0.86 ¥6.15
138.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.09 DKK 13.49
$0.61 ¥4.37
242.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.42 DKK 9.14
$0.58 ¥4.14
144.83%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 DKK 65
$3.45 ¥24.74
192.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.3 DKK 66.3
$11.3 ¥81.1
-8.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.87 DKK 12.03
$0.84 ¥6
122.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.5 DKK 16.1
$1.68 ¥12.05
48.81%
🚌 Getting Around
Denmark
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.79 DKK 24.44
$0.4 ¥2.86
847.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$95 DKK 612
$20.83 ¥149
355.83%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.62 DKK 49.11
$1.36 ¥9.74
460.29%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.06 DKK 13.29
$0.35 ¥2.55
488.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$78.4 DKK 505
$6.8 ¥48.75
1052.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.16 DKK 13.89
$1.12 ¥8.05
92.86%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$50.5K DKK 325.5K
$19.2K ¥137.7K
163.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$51.7K DKK 333.4K
$16.7K ¥119.8K
209.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Denmark
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$235 DKK 1,512
$51.4 ¥369
356.41%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.93 DKK 128
$9.77 ¥70.1
103.99%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$41.8 DKK 269
$11.34 ¥81.3
268.61%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Denmark
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 DKK 291
$39.55 ¥284
14.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$31.84 DKK 205
$14.89 ¥107
113.83%
Cinema Ticket
$19.45 DKK 125
$6.23 ¥44.71
212.20%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Denmark
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$537 DKK 3,458
$417 ¥2,989
28.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,009 DKK 45.2K
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-60.33%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Denmark
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$114 DKK 736
$45.65 ¥327
150.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.06 DKK 310
$33.49 ¥240
43.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$126 DKK 812
$71.8 ¥515
75.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$172 DKK 1,106
$72.9 ¥523
135.63%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Denmark
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,209 DKK 7,789
$445 ¥3,194
171.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$947 DKK 6,103
$255 ¥1,830
271.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,130 DKK 13.7K
$915 ¥6,566
132.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,598 DKK 10.3K
$543 ¥3,895
194.22%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,919 DKK 38.1K
$6,142 ¥44.1K
-3.62%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,163 DKK 26.8K
$2,860 ¥20.5K
45.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Denmark
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,080 DKK 26.3K
$942 ¥6,755
333.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.19
4.06
3.20%

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Last update for Denmark: October 29, 2025

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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