Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 12.7% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 13.0% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 14.2% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 28.3% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 10.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 6.5% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Germany 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 (93.71 €) |
485.52 kr (65.00 €) |
-30.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
92.50 kr (12.38 €) |
74.70 kr (10.00 €) |
-19.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (7.36 €) |
33.61 kr (4.50 €) |
-38.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
29.88 kr (4.00 €) |
-40.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
42.38 kr (5.67 €) |
26.64 kr (3.57 €) |
-37.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.58 kr (3.69 €) |
22.39 kr (3.00 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.69 kr (2.77 €) |
19.54 kr (2.62 €) |
-5.6 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.81 kr (1.85 €) |
8.35 kr (1.12 €) |
-39.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.82 kr (2.79 €) |
12.96 kr (1.74 €) |
-37.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.18 kr (0.96 €) |
10.19 kr (1.36 €) |
+41.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.30 kr (4.32 €) |
24.72 kr (3.31 €) |
-23.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.92 kr (5.88 €) |
43.57 kr (5.83 €) |
-0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.49 kr (4.89 €) |
37.33 kr (5.00 €) |
+2.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
56.91 kr (7.62 €) |
60.63 kr (8.12 €) |
+6.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.72 kr (1.30 €) |
9.90 kr (1.33 €) |
+1.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.70 kr (1.30 €) |
5.80 kr (0.78 €) |
-40.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.91 kr (1.46 €) |
6.69 kr (0.90 €) |
-38.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.53 kr (1.95 €) |
14.16 kr (1.90 €) |
-2.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.60 kr (0.88 €) |
4.56 kr (0.61 €) |
-30.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.92 kr (0.79 €) |
4.23 kr (0.57 €) |
-28.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.88 kr (1.86 €) |
11.74 kr (1.57 €) |
-15.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.61 kr (1.29 €) |
7.17 kr (0.96 €) |
-25.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.30 kr (8.74 €) |
44.74 kr (5.99 €) |
-31.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.38 kr (1.66 €) |
6.93 kr (0.93 €) |
-44.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.77 kr (2.25 €) |
10.12 kr (1.35 €) |
-39.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
62.00 kr (8.30 €) |
64.99 kr (8.70 €) |
+4.8 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (3.21 €) |
23.90 kr (3.20 €) |
-0.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (80.33 €) |
433.23 kr (58.00 €) |
-27.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
35.85 kr (4.80 €) |
-28.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
19.55 kr (2.62 €) |
30.05 kr (4.02 €) |
+53.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 kr (55.42 €) |
261.43 kr (35.00 €) |
-36.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.38 kr (1.92 €) |
12.75 kr (1.71 €) |
-11.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 kr (44,848.02 €) |
219,567.75 kr (29,395.00 €) |
-34.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
344,524.08 kr (46,123.74 €) |
254,907.12 kr (34,126.12 €) |
-26.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,410.17 kr (188.79 €) |
2,288.27 kr (306.35 €) |
+62.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
120.23 kr (16.10 €) |
174.29 kr (23.33 €) |
+45.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
268.16 kr (35.90 €) |
321.47 kr (43.04 €) |
+19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
288.05 kr (38.56 €) |
266.75 kr (35.71 €) |
-7.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
186.18 kr (24.92 €) |
181.08 kr (24.24 €) |
-2.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (16.73 €) |
97.10 kr (13.00 €) |
-22.3 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,983.21 kr (533.26 €) |
3,830.67 kr (512.84 €) |
-3.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,186.88 kr (5,915.59 €) |
113,323.35 kr (15,171.35 €) |
+156.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
740.05 kr (99.07 €) |
588.80 kr (78.83 €) |
-20.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
315.18 kr (42.19 €) |
281.08 kr (37.63 €) |
-10.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
815.37 kr (109.16 €) |
657.96 kr (88.09 €) |
-19.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,114.41 kr (149.19 €) |
840.66 kr (112.54 €) |
-24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,553.74 kr (1,011.27 €) |
6,193.81 kr (829.21 €) |
-18.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,783.86 kr (774.32 €) |
4,757.61 kr (636.93 €) |
-17.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,688.82 kr (1,698.74 €) |
11,548.98 kr (1,546.14 €) |
-9.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,492.93 kr (1,404.76 €) |
8,831.25 kr (1,182.30 €) |
-15.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,565.39 kr (477.32 €) |
3,771.38 kr (504.90 €) |
+5.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,622.06 kr (351.03 €) |
2,533.08 kr (339.12 €) |
-3.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,328.82 kr (3,658.69 €) |
22,227.16 kr (2,975.70 €) |
-18.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 3.95 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | 22 January 2026 | 22 January 2026 | |
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