Cost of living comparison
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Denmark vs. New Orleans Cost of Living Summary
Denmark is 15.1% more expensive than New Orleans.
- Restaurants
-
pay 18.2% more in Denmark
- Groceries
-
pay 4.1% less in Denmark
- Transportation
-
pay 94.6% more in Denmark
- Housing
-
pay 31.2% less in Denmark
- Childcare
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pay 37.9% less in Denmark
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.5% more in Denmark
- Clothing
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pay 52.5% more in Denmark
The cost of transportation, clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Denmark are more expensive than in New Orleans. Expenses including childcare, housing, and groceries are lower in Denmark. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Denmark.
Denmark vs. New Orleans Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Denmark instead of New Orleans, you would:
pay 18.2% more for restaurants
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.00
|
$23.17
DKK149.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$13.90
DKK89.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
|
$3.84
DKK24.71
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
|
$2.91
DKK18.76
|
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pay 4.1% less for groceries
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.10
|
$3.26
DKK21.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.67
|
$6.90
DKK44.44
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.27
|
$7.91
DKK50.96
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.54
|
$4.82
DKK31.06
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.97
|
$5.27
DKK33.92
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$1.44
DKK9.27
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.47
DKK9.47
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.30
|
$1.57
DKK10.10
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.46
|
$2.17
DKK13.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.91
|
$0.96
DKK6.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.33
|
$0.87
DKK5.59
|
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pay 94.6% more for transportation
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.98
|
$8.41
DKK54.14
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.00
|
$89.74
DKK577.90
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,884.90
|
$48,140.44
DKK310,024.41
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.43
|
$25.64
DKK165.10
|
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pay 31.2% less for housing
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.46
|
$40.30
DKK259.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,825.00
|
$1,064.91
DKK6,858.02
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,166.67
|
$842.32
DKK5,424.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$174.91
|
$154.40
DKK994.32
|
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pay 37.9% less for childcare
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,563.89
|
$547.90
DKK3,528.45
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,230.00
|
$9,128.43
DKK58,787.10
|
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pay 13.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$8.18
DKK52.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.61
|
$6.19
DKK39.88
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.75
|
$9.59
DKK61.77
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$62.00
|
$43.64
DKK281.04
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.00
|
$18.32
DKK117.97
|
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pay 52.5% more for clothing
|
New Orleans
|
Denmark
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.00
|
$103.92
DKK669.24
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.00
|
$42.34
DKK272.64
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.00
|
$120.57
DKK776.46
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.50
|
$172.17
DKK1,108.77
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