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Kiel vs Odense

Kiel, Germany compared with Odense, Denmark: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
DE Kiel DK Odense
Country Germany Denmark
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $3,335 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 9° / 5°C 7° / 4°C
Air quality (AQI) 26 Good 29 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
DE Kiel DK Odense
Average high 13.4°C 12.8°C
Average low 6.7°C 6.6°C
Precipitation 70 mm / mo 64 mm / mo
Sunshine 233 h / mo 233 h / mo
Humidity 81% 81%
Rain days 12 / mo 11.1 / mo
Wind speed 21 km/h 21.7 km/h

DE Kiel · average high by month

DK Odense · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
DE Kiel DK Odense
US AQI 26 29
PM2.5 2.9 µg/m³ 7.2 µg/m³
PM10 8.7 µg/m³ 11.2 µg/m³
Ozone 52 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
DE Kiel DK Odense
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.5 5.2
Local Payment Services 7.9 9.3
Startup Scene 4.9 6.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
DE Kiel DK Odense
Air Conditioning 3.3 8.0
Green Spaces 7.5 8.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.5 7.8
Noise Pollution 6.6 7.1
Seasonal Variety 6.5 6.9
Weather 5.2 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
DE Kiel DK Odense
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 9.2
Power Grid Reliability 9.3 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 6.5 7.7
VPN Reliability 9.0 9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
DE Kiel DK Odense
Accommodation Cost 4.5 4.3
Cost of Living 4.9 4.9
Currency Stability 9.3 9.4
Entertainment Cost 4.9 4.0
Food & Groceries 5.3 3.4
Gym Membership Cost 5.5 4.6
Transportation Cost 6.4 5.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
DE Kiel DK Odense
Culture 6.5 7.4
Indoors Fun 5.5 6.5
Language Learning Opportunities 5.6 5.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.3 6.7
Nightlife 5.1 5.6
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 6.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
DE Kiel DK Odense
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 2.9
Nomad Friendly 4.2 5.3
Online Community Presence 3.0 3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
DE Kiel DK Odense
Cafes with WiFi 6.9 7.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.3 5.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 3.1
Internet Speed 7.9 8.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 8.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
DE Kiel DK Odense
Fitness Facilities 7.2 7.3
Food Scene 6.4 6.9
Healthy Food Options 6.7 7.2
Yoga Studios 5.5 5.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
DE Kiel DK Odense
Healthcare 8.0 7.2
Healthcare Affordability 5.5 4.4
Healthcare Quality 8.7 8.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
DE Kiel DK Odense
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.0 1.5
Ease of Business Registration 5.1 5.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.4 3.9
Freedom of Speech 8.2 8.8
Political Stability 6.0 8.8
Tax Friendliness 3.0 2.5
Visa Ease 6.5 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
DE Kiel DK Odense
Air Quality 8.1 8.1
Cleanliness 8.3 8.6
Environmental Quality 7.9 8.1
Family Friendly 8.2 8.8
Language Barrier 6.4 8.5
Work-Life Balance 8.2 8.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
DE Kiel DK Odense
Female Friendly 8.5 9.0
Racial Tolerance 7.4 7.9
Safety 7.3 9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
DE Kiel DK Odense
Airport Connectivity 4.9 5.7
Cycling 8.1 9.4
Intercity Travel Options 7.3 7.7
Public Transit 7.3 7.4
Ride-sharing Services 5.4 6.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.0 7.4
Walkability 7.5 8.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
DE Kiel DK Odense
Coworking Quality 7.5 7.5
Freelance Ecosystem 4.6 5.3
Networking Opportunities 5.5 6.2
Remote Job Opportunities 5.4 6.0
Time Zone Favorability 8.0 8.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
DE Kiel DK Odense
Jeans $95 per pair $155 per pair
Summer Dress $43 per dress $78 per dress
Running Shoes $118 per pair $140 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
DE Kiel DK Odense
Dining Out $154 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
DE Kiel DK Odense
Cinema Ticket $15 per ticket $15 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
DE Kiel DK Odense
Coffee $3.93 per cup $5.43 per cup
Beer $5.05 per pint $9.31 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $17 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $65 per meal $124 per meal
Apples $2.97 per kg $3.10 per kg
Bread $2.41 per loaf $3.88 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.84 per bottle $1.86 per bottle
Milk $1.40 per liter $2.02 per liter
Rice $2.47 per kg $3.10 per kg
Chicken Fillets $16 per kg $14 per kg
Beef $19 per kg $23 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.42 per bottle $27 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
DE Kiel DK Odense
Groceries $359 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
DE Kiel DK Odense
Health Insurance $123 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
DE Kiel DK Odense
Doctor Visit (GP) $24 per visit $78 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $4.93 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
DE Kiel DK Odense
Apartment (1 bedroom) $842 per month $1,241 per month
Housing $763 per month —
Coworking Space $167 per month $207 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,571 per month $1,861 per month
Coliving Space $785 per month $1,241 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
DE Kiel DK Odense
Internet & Mobile $53 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
DE Kiel DK Odense
Leisure Activities $79 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
DE Kiel DK Odense
Haircut $31 per visit $62 per visit
Laundry $0.72 per kg $23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
DE Kiel DK Odense
Mobile Plan $18 per month $15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $54 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.60 one-time —
Gym Membership $33 per month $62 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $25 per hour $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
DE Kiel DK Odense
Taxi Start $4.60 per trip $6.61 per trip
Transportation $71 per month $65 per month
Taxi per km $2.58 per km $1.95 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $71 per month $65 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $18 per trip $19 per trip
Gasoline $2.29 per liter $2.64 per liter
Scooter Rental $11 per month $47 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
DE Kiel DK Odense
Utilities $236 per month —
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