Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,618.3 (29,685.1 kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,263.8 (8,123.1 kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 13.6% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 28.7% 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) | 90.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 55.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 43.00 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.53 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 21.02 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.83 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 21.20 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 7.42 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 32.87 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.39 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.56 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 59.24 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 9.73 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.53 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.09 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.16 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.45 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 5.98 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.70 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.19 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.41 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.45 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 62.00 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) | 49.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 20.92 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 414.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.57 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 334,995.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 346,630.91 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,401.13 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 117.85 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 271.26 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 296.50 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 182.93 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 125.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,909.12 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 43,148.97 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 711.92 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 322.34 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 824.97 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,138.03 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,414.86 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,754.32 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,553.50 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,302.12 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,561.22 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,546.03 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,404.64 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.94 | |
Prices in Denmark
This country had 3114 entries in the past 12 months by 309 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Last update: 20 May 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 | 83.3 | 42.9 | 64.9 | 77.5 | 94.0 | 148.5 | |
| Aarhus | 79.2 | 29.9 | 56.8 | 73.3 | 92.4 | 163.5 | |
| Aalborg | 77.7 | 21.4 | 52.1 | 77.2 | 88.1 | 176.3 | |
| Odense | 74.4 | 21.5 | 50.3 | 73.8 | 95.6 | 170.2 |
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