Living Expenses
Living in another country often implies different costs of living – sometimes surprisingly different.
In addition to expenses for accommodation, for books and study materials, you must also allow for expenses for food, trips, social life, etc. The daily costs for food and beverages may vary from one student to another. However, the table below may give you an idea of the price level in Denmark.
Item costs
|
Item |
Quantity |
Price in € |
Price in DKK |
|
White bread |
500 g |
1.87 |
13.95 |
|
Rye bread |
500 g |
0.66 |
4.95 |
|
Toast bread |
500 g |
0.80 |
5.95 |
|
Eggs |
15 pcs |
2.67 |
19.90 |
|
Chicken (frozen) |
1400 g |
4.01 |
29.90 |
|
Chicken fillet |
450 g |
3.35 |
25.00 |
|
Minced meat (8-12% fat) |
500 g |
2.98 |
22.25 |
|
Tuna |
185 g |
1.20 |
8.95 |
|
Fish - Pangasius fillet |
450 g |
4.01 |
29.90 |
|
Ham |
150 g |
1.60 |
11.95 |
|
Pasta |
1 kg |
0.80 |
5.95 |
|
Rice |
500 g |
1.60 |
11.95 |
|
Potatoes |
2 kg |
2.01 |
15.00 |
|
Carrots |
1 kg |
0.60 |
4.50 |
|
Onion |
1 kg |
0.94 |
7.00 |
|
Milk |
1 l |
0.67 |
5.00 |
|
Yoghurt |
1 l |
1.47 |
10.95 |
|
Butter |
250 g |
1.74 |
13.00 |
|
Margarine |
400 g |
1.20 |
8.95 |
|
Cacao milk |
1 l |
1.87 |
13.95 |
|
Cheese (slices) |
400 g |
1.89 |
14.10 |
|
Cheese |
1 kg |
5.36 |
39.95 |
|
Mozzarella |
125 g |
0.84 |
6.25 |
|
Corn flakes |
1 kg |
1.94 |
14.50 |
|
Oat meal |
1 kg |
1.33 |
9.95 |
|
Honey |
450 g |
2.35 |
17.50 |
|
Marmalade |
900 g |
2.27 |
16.95 |
|
Cacao |
800 g |
3.42 |
25.50 |
|
Sugar |
1 kg |
1.33 |
9.95 |
|
Salt |
1 kg |
0.34 |
2.50 |
|
Oil |
1 l |
2.00 |
14.95 |
|
Chocolate |
100g |
0.98 |
7.30 |
|
Ketchup |
1 kg |
1.41 |
10.50 |
|
Mustard |
400g |
0.70 |
5.25 |
|
Mayonnaise, remoulade |
400g |
1.27 |
9.50 |
|
Beer, "Harboe" |
33 cl |
0.27 |
2.00 |
|
Apple cider, "Harboe" |
2 l |
1.88 |
14.00 |
|
Soft drink, "Harboe" |
2 l |
0.94 |
7.00 |
|
Juice |
1,5 l |
1.74 |
12.95 |
|
Coffee, ground |
400 g |
2.47 |
18.40 |
|
Coffee, instant |
100 g |
2.95 |
22.00 |
|
Tea "Pickwick" |
30 g |
2.41 |
17.95 |
|
Tea, other variants |
30 g |
1.33 |
9.95 |
|
Sirup |
0,7 l |
1.21 |
9.00 |
|
Washing soap |
500 ml |
1.33 |
9.95 |
|
Shampoo |
500 ml |
1.20 |
8.95 |
|
Body shampoo |
500 ml |
1.47 |
10.95 |
|
Kitchen tissue |
4 rl |
2.68 |
20.00 |
|
Toilet paper |
8 rl |
1.74 |
13.00 |
The cheapest grocery stores in Horsens and in Denmark in general are REMA 1000, Lidl, Aldi and Netto. If you want to save money, try to take a look at their flyers which you can find online on their website. The prices above are from REMA 1000. Updated February 2012.
Transportation in Horsens
The above prices have been updated February 2012. For more information on transportation, you can click on “Transport” in the left menu.
Entertainment in Horsens
The above prices have been updated February 2012. For more information on entertainment in Horsens, you can click on the links in the table or visit www.visithorsens.dk.
The list of prices should be seen as guidelines, only giving an impression of some basic living costs.
Be aware that many shops and leisure activities offer student discounts.