Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Australia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 9.5% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 1.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 25.9% higher than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 26.3% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 10.4% higher than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 7.9% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (33.81 A$) |
110.91 kr (25.00 A$) |
-26.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 kr (157.79 A$) |
532.36 kr (120.00 A$) |
-23.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
90.00 kr (20.29 A$) |
66.54 kr (15.00 A$) |
-26.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (12.40 A$) |
48.80 kr (11.00 A$) |
-11.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (11.27 A$) |
53.24 kr (12.00 A$) |
+6.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
42.21 kr (9.51 A$) |
24.46 kr (5.51 A$) |
-42.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.15 kr (6.12 A$) |
18.19 kr (4.10 A$) |
-33.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.32 kr (4.58 A$) |
14.89 kr (3.36 A$) |
-26.7 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.77 kr (3.10 A$) |
11.02 kr (2.48 A$) |
-20.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.88 kr (4.71 A$) |
15.60 kr (3.52 A$) |
-25.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.18 kr (1.62 A$) |
6.33 kr (1.43 A$) |
-11.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.29 kr (7.28 A$) |
31.19 kr (7.03 A$) |
-3.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.82 kr (9.88 A$) |
28.21 kr (6.36 A$) |
-35.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.48 kr (8.22 A$) |
25.99 kr (5.86 A$) |
-28.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
55.77 kr (12.57 A$) |
42.00 kr (9.47 A$) |
-24.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.68 kr (2.18 A$) |
10.11 kr (2.28 A$) |
+4.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.82 kr (2.21 A$) |
8.57 kr (1.93 A$) |
-12.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.99 kr (2.48 A$) |
9.21 kr (2.08 A$) |
-16.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.43 kr (3.25 A$) |
13.91 kr (3.13 A$) |
-3.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.65 kr (1.50 A$) |
7.87 kr (1.77 A$) |
+18.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.91 kr (1.33 A$) |
6.67 kr (1.50 A$) |
+12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.88 kr (3.13 A$) |
15.72 kr (3.54 A$) |
+13.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.53 kr (2.15 A$) |
10.77 kr (2.43 A$) |
+13.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 kr (14.65 A$) |
88.73 kr (20.00 A$) |
+36.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.38 kr (2.79 A$) |
30.57 kr (6.89 A$) |
+146.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.59 kr (3.74 A$) |
33.04 kr (7.45 A$) |
+99.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
62.00 kr (13.98 A$) |
221.82 kr (50.00 A$) |
+257.8 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (5.41 A$) |
19.96 kr (4.50 A$) |
-16.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (135.25 A$) |
578.65 kr (130.43 A$) |
-3.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (11.27 A$) |
22.63 kr (5.10 A$) |
-54.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
19.79 kr (4.46 A$) |
17.85 kr (4.02 A$) |
-9.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 kr (93.32 A$) |
257.31 kr (58.00 A$) |
-37.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.40 kr (3.25 A$) |
8.05 kr (1.81 A$) |
-44.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 kr (75,511.75 A$) |
190,762.17 kr (43,000.00 A$) |
-43.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
345,359.98 kr (77,848.14 A$) |
169,622.20 kr (38,234.81 A$) |
-50.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,393.68 kr (314.15 A$) |
1,235.52 kr (278.50 A$) |
-11.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
119.27 kr (26.88 A$) |
183.28 kr (41.31 A$) |
+53.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
271.11 kr (61.11 A$) |
363.88 kr (82.02 A$) |
+34.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
291.50 kr (65.71 A$) |
336.05 kr (75.75 A$) |
+15.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
186.10 kr (41.95 A$) |
119.20 kr (26.87 A$) |
-35.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (28.18 A$) |
88.73 kr (20.00 A$) |
-29.0 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,997.61 kr (901.11 A$) |
13,204.72 kr (2,976.50 A$) |
+230.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,786.47 kr (10,095.39 A$) |
113,571.15 kr (25,600.25 A$) |
+153.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
742.07 kr (167.27 A$) |
487.78 kr (109.95 A$) |
-34.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
309.41 kr (69.75 A$) |
346.96 kr (78.21 A$) |
+12.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
829.55 kr (186.99 A$) |
707.22 kr (159.41 A$) |
-14.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,119.39 kr (252.32 A$) |
768.15 kr (173.15 A$) |
-31.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,348.61 kr (1,656.46 A$) |
9,627.59 kr (2,170.17 A$) |
+31.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,708.29 kr (1,286.72 A$) |
7,619.03 kr (1,717.42 A$) |
+33.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,770.65 kr (2,878.65 A$) |
16,162.41 kr (3,643.19 A$) |
+26.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,381.69 kr (2,340.15 A$) |
12,185.38 kr (2,746.73 A$) |
+17.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,516.84 kr (792.74 A$) |
4,435.11 kr (999.73 A$) |
+26.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,549.18 kr (574.61 A$) |
3,275.95 kr (738.44 A$) |
+28.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,306.89 kr (6,155.29 A$) |
24,739.03 kr (5,576.46 A$) |
-9.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 5.98 | +51.1 % |
| Last update: | 4 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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