Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,565.8$ (29,582.8kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,252.3$ (8,114.0kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 13.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 32.7% 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) | 95.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 55.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 41.77 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.11 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 20.50 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.78 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 20.85 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 7.35 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 32.51 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 43.37 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.10 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 55.91 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 9.65 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.61 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.81 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.55 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.62 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 5.89 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.97 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.62 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.47 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.66 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 64.50 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) | 23.29 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 480.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.29 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 317,500.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 329,341.30 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,443.48 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 118.53 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 270.11 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 292.24 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 205.72 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 125.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,528.19 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 44,626.80 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 740.20 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 315.47 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 795.38 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,098.97 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,749.40 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,862.23 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,833.21 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,197.98 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,514.18 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,489.23 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 26,424.14 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.03 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: 19 November 2025
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Last update: 19 November 2025
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