Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 33.7% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 30.1% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 17.1% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 39.7% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 29.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 29.7% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (20.08 €) |
112.07 kr (15.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 kr (93.69 €) |
373.56 kr (50.00 €) |
-46.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
90.00 kr (12.05 €) |
74.71 kr (10.00 €) |
-17.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (7.36 €) |
22.41 kr (3.00 €) |
-59.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
26.15 kr (3.50 €) |
-47.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
42.21 kr (5.65 €) |
15.36 kr (2.06 €) |
-63.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.15 kr (3.63 €) |
16.40 kr (2.20 €) |
-39.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.32 kr (2.72 €) |
12.02 kr (1.61 €) |
-40.9 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.77 kr (1.84 €) |
7.86 kr (1.05 €) |
-42.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.88 kr (2.80 €) |
8.92 kr (1.19 €) |
-57.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.18 kr (0.96 €) |
4.83 kr (0.65 €) |
-32.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.29 kr (4.32 €) |
20.86 kr (2.79 €) |
-35.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.82 kr (5.87 €) |
42.23 kr (5.65 €) |
-3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.48 kr (4.88 €) |
24.92 kr (3.34 €) |
-31.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
55.77 kr (7.46 €) |
47.32 kr (6.33 €) |
-15.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.68 kr (1.30 €) |
7.39 kr (0.99 €) |
-23.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.82 kr (1.31 €) |
6.02 kr (0.81 €) |
-38.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.99 kr (1.47 €) |
6.19 kr (0.83 €) |
-43.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.43 kr (1.93 €) |
7.56 kr (1.01 €) |
-47.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.65 kr (0.89 €) |
5.42 kr (0.73 €) |
-18.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.91 kr (0.79 €) |
5.86 kr (0.78 €) |
-1.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.88 kr (1.86 €) |
8.75 kr (1.17 €) |
-37.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.53 kr (1.28 €) |
4.94 kr (0.66 €) |
-48.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 kr (8.70 €) |
37.36 kr (5.00 €) |
-42.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.38 kr (1.66 €) |
8.36 kr (1.12 €) |
-32.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.59 kr (2.22 €) |
13.85 kr (1.85 €) |
-16.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
62.00 kr (8.30 €) |
43.51 kr (5.82 €) |
-29.8 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (3.21 €) |
11.21 kr (1.50 €) |
-53.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (80.31 €) |
224.14 kr (30.00 €) |
-62.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
27.27 kr (3.65 €) |
-45.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
19.79 kr (2.65 €) |
15.63 kr (2.09 €) |
-21.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 kr (55.41 €) |
172.44 kr (23.08 €) |
-58.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.40 kr (1.93 €) |
11.35 kr (1.52 €) |
-21.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 kr (44,837.68 €) |
235,345.43 kr (31,500.00 €) |
-29.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
345,363.29 kr (46,225.43 €) |
196,517.85 kr (26,303.09 €) |
-43.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,393.70 kr (186.54 €) |
993.53 kr (132.98 €) |
-28.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
119.27 kr (15.96 €) |
121.39 kr (16.25 €) |
+1.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
271.11 kr (36.29 €) |
215.43 kr (28.83 €) |
-20.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
291.50 kr (39.02 €) |
301.37 kr (40.34 €) |
+3.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
186.10 kr (24.91 €) |
101.57 kr (13.59 €) |
-45.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (16.73 €) |
63.51 kr (8.50 €) |
-49.2 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,997.61 kr (535.06 €) |
3,589.28 kr (480.41 €) |
-10.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,786.47 kr (5,994.48 €) |
68,530.19 kr (9,172.48 €) |
+53.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
742.07 kr (99.32 €) |
570.72 kr (76.39 €) |
-23.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
309.42 kr (41.41 €) |
241.83 kr (32.37 €) |
-21.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
829.55 kr (111.03 €) |
591.47 kr (79.17 €) |
-28.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,119.40 kr (149.83 €) |
687.26 kr (91.99 €) |
-38.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,348.64 kr (983.58 €) |
6,605.62 kr (884.13 €) |
-10.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,708.31 kr (764.03 €) |
5,153.35 kr (689.75 €) |
-9.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,770.71 kr (1,709.31 €) |
10,381.27 kr (1,389.49 €) |
-18.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,381.73 kr (1,389.55 €) |
7,867.09 kr (1,052.98 €) |
-24.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,516.89 kr (470.72 €) |
2,656.98 kr (355.63 €) |
-24.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,549.20 kr (341.20 €) |
1,617.53 kr (216.50 €) |
-36.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,307.17 kr (3,654.95 €) |
13,430.15 kr (1,797.57 €) |
-50.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 3.34 | -15.5 % |
| Last update: | 4 February 2026 | 8 February 2026 | |
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