Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 12.6% 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 14.4% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 27.8% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 10.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 6.7% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (20.08 €) |
112.06 kr (15.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 kr (93.70 €) |
489.70 kr (65.55 €) |
-30.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
95.00 kr (12.72 €) |
78.44 kr (10.50 €) |
-17.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (7.36 €) |
33.62 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) |
42.27 kr (5.66 €) |
26.58 kr (3.56 €) |
-37.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
26.75 kr (3.58 €) |
22.56 kr (3.02 €) |
-15.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.42 kr (2.73 €) |
19.58 kr (2.62 €) |
-4.1 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.79 kr (1.85 €) |
8.34 kr (1.12 €) |
-39.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
21.30 kr (2.85 €) |
13.00 kr (1.74 €) |
-39.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.27 kr (0.97 €) |
10.24 kr (1.37 €) |
+40.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.56 kr (4.36 €) |
24.89 kr (3.33 €) |
-23.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
44.20 kr (5.92 €) |
43.60 kr (5.84 €) |
-1.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.56 kr (4.89 €) |
37.51 kr (5.02 €) |
+2.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
56.59 kr (7.57 €) |
61.05 kr (8.17 €) |
+7.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.71 kr (1.30 €) |
9.96 kr (1.33 €) |
+2.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.78 kr (1.31 €) |
5.79 kr (0.78 €) |
-40.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.99 kr (1.47 €) |
6.66 kr (0.89 €) |
-39.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.47 kr (1.94 €) |
14.30 kr (1.91 €) |
-1.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.72 kr (0.90 €) |
4.54 kr (0.61 €) |
-32.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.93 kr (0.79 €) |
4.22 kr (0.56 €) |
-28.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.83 kr (1.85 €) |
11.77 kr (1.58 €) |
-14.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.62 kr (1.29 €) |
7.29 kr (0.98 €) |
-24.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.30 kr (8.74 €) |
44.75 kr (5.99 €) |
-31.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.50 kr (1.67 €) |
6.92 kr (0.93 €) |
-44.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.55 kr (2.22 €) |
10.09 kr (1.35 €) |
-39.1 % |
| 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 €) |
24.50 kr (3.28 €) |
+2.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (80.32 €) |
433.29 kr (58.00 €) |
-27.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
35.86 kr (4.80 €) |
-28.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
20.92 kr (2.80 €) |
30.06 kr (4.02 €) |
+43.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 kr (55.42 €) |
261.47 kr (35.00 €) |
-36.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.39 kr (1.93 €) |
12.74 kr (1.71 €) |
-11.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 kr (44,842.03 €) |
219,597.06 kr (29,395.00 €) |
-34.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
345,854.88 kr (46,295.72 €) |
255,091.81 kr (34,146.28 €) |
-26.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,388.23 kr (185.83 €) |
2,284.45 kr (305.79 €) |
+64.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
119.39 kr (15.98 €) |
177.62 kr (23.78 €) |
+48.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
271.05 kr (36.28 €) |
320.43 kr (42.89 €) |
+18.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
295.50 kr (39.56 €) |
269.04 kr (36.01 €) |
-9.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
184.79 kr (24.74 €) |
182.16 kr (24.38 €) |
-1.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (16.73 €) |
97.12 kr (13.00 €) |
-22.3 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,988.18 kr (533.85 €) |
3,814.80 kr (510.64 €) |
-4.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,641.42 kr (5,975.65 €) |
114,367.98 kr (15,309.16 €) |
+156.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
738.83 kr (98.90 €) |
587.91 kr (78.70 €) |
-20.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
317.04 kr (42.44 €) |
279.22 kr (37.38 €) |
-11.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
828.50 kr (110.90 €) |
662.03 kr (88.62 €) |
-20.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,116.57 kr (149.46 €) |
839.00 kr (112.31 €) |
-24.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,384.75 kr (988.51 €) |
6,070.62 kr (812.61 €) |
-17.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,741.24 kr (768.52 €) |
4,709.61 kr (630.42 €) |
-18.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,758.80 kr (1,707.88 €) |
11,440.77 kr (1,531.45 €) |
-10.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,328.08 kr (1,382.50 €) |
8,761.10 kr (1,172.75 €) |
-15.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,636.21 kr (486.74 €) |
3,733.91 kr (499.82 €) |
+2.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,593.37 kr (347.15 €) |
2,501.40 kr (334.83 €) |
-3.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,359.74 kr (3,662.34 €) |
22,222.30 kr (2,974.65 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.92 | 3.95 | +0.6 % |
| Last update: | 9 March 2026 | 9 March 2026 | |
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