Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in China is 2.41 times less expensive as compared to Denmark.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between China and Denmark. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between China and Denmark.
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Indicators | China | Denmark |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) | 12,000 DKK (1,752 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) | 18,000 DKK (2,628 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) | 25,000 DKK (3,650 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) | 13,000 DKK (1,898 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 17,000 DKK (2,482 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 4.5 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 6 % |
Property Taxes | 1.5 % | 1.0 to 3.4 % |
The average housing cost in China is 2.20 times less expensive than Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) | 30,000 DKK (4,380 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 83.64% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in China costs 6.26 times less compared to Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 65.75% less in China compared to Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 10 DKK (1.46 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) | 5 DKK (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) | 120 DKK (17.52 USD) |
In China, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.20 times less expensive than the cost in Denmark.
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 50.26% less for Groceries.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Apples (1 KG) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 80 DKK (11.68 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) |
Pizza for One | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 64.42% less in China compared to Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 70 DKK (10.22 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) | 40 DKK (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.40 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 2,200 DKK (321.20 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.18 times less for transportation.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) | 250,000 DKK (36,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) | 2,500 DKK (365 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 4,000 DKK (584 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 4.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 56 DKK (8.18 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 30 CNY 4.20 USD | 245 DKK 35.77 USD |
You would have to pay 1.76 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in China compared to that of Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Doctor Visit | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 3,500 DKK (511 USD) |
Vaccinations | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 2,000 DKK (292 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 3.22 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 800 CNY (112 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Haircuts | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) | 60 DKK (8.76 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.59 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Women's Dress | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Summer Dress | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) | 3,500 DKK (511 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 900 DKK (131.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 900 DKK (131.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Socks For Men | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 2,000 DKK (292 USD) |
Sportswear | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.63 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Children's Jeans | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) | 10,000 DKK (1,460 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 800 CNY (112 USD) | 5,000 DKK (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 3,000 DKK (438 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 5.76 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) | 10,000 DKK (1,460 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) | 12,000 DKK (1,752 USD) |
Private School Fees | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 20,000 DKK (2,920 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) | 20,000 DKK (2,920 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) | 40,000 DKK (5,840 USD) |
After School Activities | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Special Education Services | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 2,500 DKK (365 USD) |
Tutoring | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for school and education.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 120 DKK (17.52 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 350 DKK (51.10 USD) |
Gym Membership | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) |
Bowling | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Mini Golf | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) |
Video Games | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 3,000 DKK (438 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 2.34 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Language Classes | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Art Classes | 200 CNY (28 USD) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 100 CNY (14 USD) | 250 DKK (36.50 USD) |
Music Lessons | 300 CNY (42 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 250 CNY (35 USD) | 500 DKK (73 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 CNY (7 USD) | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) |
Educational Software | 150 CNY (21 USD) | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) |
If you lived in China, instead of Denmark, you would have to pay 3.81 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) | 45,000 DKK (6,570 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) | 33,000 DKK (4,818 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) | 766.67 DKK per hour (111.93 USD) |
Average Bonus | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) | 15,000 DKK (2,190 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 12 % |
Cost of Living Index | 55 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) | 45,000 DKK (6,570 USD) |
If you lived in China, you would earn 4.51 times less salary as compared to Denmark.
Indicators | China | Denmark |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) | 1,800 DKK (262.80 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 600 CNY (84 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 500 CNY (70 USD) | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 400 CNY (56 USD) | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.50 times less in China, as compared to Denmark.
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