Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,510.7 (30,114.1 kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,235.2 (8,246.6 kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 11.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 30.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 700.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 92.50 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 55.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 43.34 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.90 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 21.52 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.66 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 21.55 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 7.48 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 33.75 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.65 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.88 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 64.99 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 9.83 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.36 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.08 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.01 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.60 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 6.03 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.51 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.25 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.57 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.70 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 63.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 24.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 21.73 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 414.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 15.78 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 342,000.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 345,994.29 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,450.88 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 111.50 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 267.39 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 304.01 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 182.26 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 130.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,938.64 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 42,040.24 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 742.52 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 330.16 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 850.33 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,162.87 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,562.95 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,034.68 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,469.75 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,110.87 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,054.24 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,869.63 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,378.75 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.94 | |
Prices in Denmark
This country had 3658 entries in the past 12 months by 362 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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By City in Denmark
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Copenhagen | 86.0 | 41.7 | 65.4 | 80.9 | 96.7 | 134.7 | |
| Aarhus | 79.1 | 28.7 | 55.7 | 70.6 | 97.4 | 164.0 | |
| Aalborg | 77.7 | 20.0 | 50.9 | 73.4 | 90.0 | 158.4 | |
| Odense | 73.7 | 19.8 | 48.6 | 72.0 | 97.5 | 158.5 |
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