Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and France 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 14.0% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 15.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in France are 21.2% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 29.3% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 1.1% higher than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 19.5% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (20.08 €) |
112.04 kr (15.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 kr (93.72 €) |
448.15 kr (60.00 €) |
-36.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
95.00 kr (12.72 €) |
82.16 kr (11.00 €) |
-13.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (7.36 €) |
44.81 kr (6.00 €) |
-18.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
37.35 kr (5.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
41.77 kr (5.59 €) |
24.26 kr (3.25 €) |
-41.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.12 kr (3.63 €) |
21.00 kr (2.81 €) |
-22.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.50 kr (2.74 €) |
14.50 kr (1.94 €) |
-29.3 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.77 kr (1.84 €) |
8.72 kr (1.17 €) |
-36.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.77 kr (2.78 €) |
12.06 kr (1.61 €) |
-41.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.35 kr (0.98 €) |
7.91 kr (1.06 €) |
+7.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.47 kr (4.35 €) |
28.33 kr (3.79 €) |
-12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.37 kr (5.81 €) |
59.41 kr (7.95 €) |
+37.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.10 kr (4.83 €) |
41.47 kr (5.55 €) |
+14.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
55.91 kr (7.49 €) |
63.34 kr (8.48 €) |
+13.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.65 kr (1.29 €) |
9.44 kr (1.26 €) |
-2.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.61 kr (1.29 €) |
7.03 kr (0.94 €) |
-26.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.81 kr (1.45 €) |
9.09 kr (1.22 €) |
-16.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.55 kr (1.95 €) |
10.70 kr (1.43 €) |
-26.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.62 kr (0.89 €) |
6.87 kr (0.92 €) |
+3.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.89 kr (0.79 €) |
7.28 kr (0.97 €) |
+23.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.97 kr (1.87 €) |
10.19 kr (1.36 €) |
-27.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.62 kr (1.29 €) |
5.18 kr (0.69 €) |
-46.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 kr (8.70 €) |
52.28 kr (7.00 €) |
-19.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.47 kr (1.67 €) |
17.25 kr (2.31 €) |
+38.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.66 kr (2.23 €) |
21.44 kr (2.87 €) |
+28.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
64.50 kr (8.64 €) |
89.63 kr (12.00 €) |
+39.0 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (3.21 €) |
14.19 kr (1.90 €) |
-40.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (80.33 €) |
448.15 kr (60.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
29.88 kr (4.00 €) |
-40.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
23.29 kr (3.12 €) |
22.60 kr (3.03 €) |
-3.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
480.00 kr (64.26 €) |
235.65 kr (31.55 €) |
-50.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.29 kr (1.91 €) |
13.28 kr (1.78 €) |
-7.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
317,500.00 kr (42,508.25 €) |
241,962.73 kr (32,395.00 €) |
-23.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
329,341.77 kr (44,093.68 €) |
239,356.85 kr (32,046.11 €) |
-27.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,443.45 kr (193.26 €) |
1,389.49 kr (186.03 €) |
-3.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
118.53 kr (15.87 €) |
145.17 kr (19.44 €) |
+22.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
270.11 kr (36.16 €) |
224.84 kr (30.10 €) |
-16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
292.24 kr (39.13 €) |
248.97 kr (33.33 €) |
-14.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
205.71 kr (27.54 €) |
128.99 kr (17.27 €) |
-37.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (16.74 €) |
89.63 kr (12.00 €) |
-28.3 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,528.19 kr (472.37 €) |
5,298.65 kr (709.41 €) |
+50.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,626.80 kr (5,974.83 €) |
76,851.50 kr (10,289.21 €) |
+72.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
740.20 kr (99.10 €) |
674.13 kr (90.26 €) |
-8.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
315.46 kr (42.23 €) |
298.66 kr (39.99 €) |
-5.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
795.38 kr (106.49 €) |
698.69 kr (93.54 €) |
-12.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,098.96 kr (147.13 €) |
893.08 kr (119.57 €) |
-18.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,749.25 kr (1,037.50 €) |
5,628.00 kr (753.50 €) |
-27.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,862.24 kr (784.86 €) |
4,500.33 kr (602.52 €) |
-23.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,833.22 kr (1,718.17 €) |
10,590.61 kr (1,417.92 €) |
-17.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,197.99 kr (1,365.35 €) |
8,154.12 kr (1,091.71 €) |
-20.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,514.09 kr (470.48 €) |
3,532.80 kr (472.99 €) |
+0.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,489.17 kr (333.26 €) |
2,489.46 kr (333.30 €) |
+0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,424.17 kr (3,537.78 €) |
17,950.17 kr (2,403.24 €) |
-32.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.03 | 3.65 | -9.3 % |
| Last update: | 20 November 2025 | 19 November 2025 | |
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