Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Denmark is 2.15 times more expensive as compared to Japan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Denmark and Japan. 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 Denmark and Japan.
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Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 DKK (1,752 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 DKK (2,628 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 DKK (3,650 USD) | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 13,000 DKK (1,898 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 17,000 DKK (2,482 USD) | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 8 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 6 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 1.0 to 3.4 % | 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Denmark is 1.66 times more expensive than Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 30,000 DKK (4,380 USD) | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 38.08% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Denmark costs 1.29 times more compared to Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 122.66% more in Denmark compared to Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 10 DKK (1.46 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 DKK (0.73 USD) | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 120 DKK (17.52 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
In Denmark, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.07 times more expensive than the cost in Japan.
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 102.08% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Apples (1 KG) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.16 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 80 DKK (11.68 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Soft Drink | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Pizza for One | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 159.27% more in Denmark compared to Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 70 DKK (10.22 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 40 DKK (5.84 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.21 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 2,200 DKK (321.20 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 DKK (2.92 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 DKK (4.38 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.29 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 250,000 DKK (36,500 USD) | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,500 DKK (365 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 4,000 DKK (584 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4.5 % | 1.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 15 DKK (2.19 USD) | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 56 DKK (8.18 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 245 DKK 35.77 USD | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD |
You would have to pay 1.75 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Denmark compared to that of Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Doctor Visit | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 3,500 DKK (511 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Vaccinations | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 DKK (292 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.49 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Haircuts | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 60 DKK (8.76 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 25 DKK (3.65 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.42 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Men's Suit | 3,500 DKK (511 USD) | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 900 DKK (131.40 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 900 DKK (131.40 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 DKK (7.30 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 2,000 DKK (292 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Sportswear | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 3.13 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Children's Jeans | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,000 DKK (146 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 10,000 DKK (1,460 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 5,000 DKK (730 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 3,000 DKK (438 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 5.05 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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PreSchool Fees | 8,000 DKK (1,168 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 DKK (1,460 USD) | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 DKK (1,752 USD) | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) |
Private School Fees | 20,000 DKK (2,920 USD) | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 20,000 DKK (2,920 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 DKK (5,840 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Special Education Services | 2,500 DKK (365 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 600 DKK (87.60 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
School Supplies | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 3.78 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 120 DKK (17.52 USD) | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 350 DKK (51.10 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 700 DKK (102.20 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 DKK (43.80 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Bowling | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Mini Golf | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Video Games | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 DKK (14.60 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 DKK (29.20 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 3,000 DKK (438 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.89 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Language Classes | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 400 DKK (58.40 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 250 DKK (36.50 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 500 DKK (73 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 150 DKK (21.90 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 DKK (116.80 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 4.38 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 45,000 DKK (6,570 USD) | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 33,000 DKK (4,818 USD) | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 766.67 DKK per hour (111.93 USD) | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) |
Average Bonus | 15,000 DKK (2,190 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 15 % |
Pension Contributions | 12 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 45,000 DKK (6,570 USD) | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) |
If you lived in Denmark, you would earn 2.22 times more salary as compared to Japan.
Indicators | Denmark | Japan |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,800 DKK (262.80 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 DKK (175.20 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 DKK (219 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.16 times more in Denmark, as compared to Japan.
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