Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 11.4% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 12.9% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 18.1% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 22.5% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 3.3% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 10.6% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 DKK (214.11 SEK) |
98.08 DKK (140.00 SEK) |
-34.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 DKK (999.19 SEK) |
560.45 DKK (800.00 SEK) |
-19.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
90.00 DKK (128.47 SEK) |
76.71 DKK (109.50 SEK) |
-14.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 DKK (78.51 SEK) |
55.34 DKK (79.00 SEK) |
+0.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 DKK (71.37 SEK) |
52.54 DKK (75.00 SEK) |
+5.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
42.21 DKK (60.25 SEK) |
32.36 DKK (46.20 SEK) |
-23.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.15 DKK (38.75 SEK) |
19.14 DKK (27.32 SEK) |
-29.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.32 DKK (29.00 SEK) |
15.51 DKK (22.14 SEK) |
-23.7 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.77 DKK (19.66 SEK) |
11.41 DKK (16.29 SEK) |
-17.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.88 DKK (29.81 SEK) |
18.24 DKK (26.03 SEK) |
-12.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.18 DKK (10.24 SEK) |
11.42 DKK (16.30 SEK) |
+59.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.29 DKK (46.10 SEK) |
29.39 DKK (41.95 SEK) |
-9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.82 DKK (62.55 SEK) |
37.10 DKK (52.96 SEK) |
-15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.48 DKK (52.07 SEK) |
37.70 DKK (53.82 SEK) |
+3.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
55.77 DKK (79.60 SEK) |
60.22 DKK (85.96 SEK) |
+8.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.68 DKK (13.82 SEK) |
9.81 DKK (14.01 SEK) |
+1.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.82 DKK (14.02 SEK) |
8.28 DKK (11.82 SEK) |
-15.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.99 DKK (15.69 SEK) |
9.46 DKK (13.51 SEK) |
-13.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.43 DKK (20.59 SEK) |
13.66 DKK (19.51 SEK) |
-5.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.65 DKK (9.50 SEK) |
5.48 DKK (7.82 SEK) |
-17.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.91 DKK (8.44 SEK) |
5.25 DKK (7.50 SEK) |
-11.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.88 DKK (19.81 SEK) |
16.34 DKK (23.33 SEK) |
+17.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.53 DKK (13.60 SEK) |
9.95 DKK (14.21 SEK) |
+4.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 DKK (92.78 SEK) |
77.06 DKK (110.00 SEK) |
+18.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.38 DKK (17.67 SEK) |
13.82 DKK (19.72 SEK) |
+11.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.60 DKK (23.69 SEK) |
15.02 DKK (21.44 SEK) |
-9.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
62.00 DKK (88.50 SEK) |
53.24 DKK (76.00 SEK) |
-14.1 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 DKK (34.26 SEK) |
25.92 DKK (37.00 SEK) |
+8.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 DKK (856.45 SEK) |
602.49 DKK (860.00 SEK) |
+0.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 DKK (71.37 SEK) |
42.73 DKK (61.00 SEK) |
-14.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
19.79 DKK (28.26 SEK) |
21.42 DKK (30.58 SEK) |
+8.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 DKK (590.95 SEK) |
413.33 DKK (590.00 SEK) |
-0.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.40 DKK (20.56 SEK) |
12.71 DKK (18.15 SEK) |
-11.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
334,995.00 DKK (478,178.10 SEK) |
231,116.50 DKK (329,900.00 SEK) |
-31.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
345,359.74 DKK (492,972.92 SEK) |
231,541.51 DKK (330,506.67 SEK) |
-33.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,393.75 DKK (1,989.47 SEK) |
865.08 DKK (1,234.84 SEK) |
-37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
119.27 DKK (170.24 SEK) |
187.35 DKK (267.42 SEK) |
+57.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
271.11 DKK (386.98 SEK) |
263.07 DKK (375.51 SEK) |
-3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
291.50 DKK (416.09 SEK) |
275.39 DKK (393.09 SEK) |
-5.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
186.10 DKK (265.64 SEK) |
187.13 DKK (267.11 SEK) |
+0.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 DKK (178.43 SEK) |
112.09 DKK (160.00 SEK) |
-10.3 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,997.61 DKK (5,706.26 SEK) |
1,055.78 DKK (1,507.05 SEK) |
-73.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,786.47 DKK (63,929.04 SEK) |
29,441.11 DKK (42,024.79 SEK) |
-34.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
742.07 DKK (1,059.25 SEK) |
639.93 DKK (913.44 SEK) |
-13.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
309.44 DKK (441.70 SEK) |
285.45 DKK (407.45 SEK) |
-7.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
829.55 DKK (1,184.12 SEK) |
697.21 DKK (995.21 SEK) |
-16.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,119.43 DKK (1,597.90 SEK) |
1,017.69 DKK (1,452.67 SEK) |
-9.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,348.61 DKK (10,489.55 SEK) |
6,157.03 DKK (8,788.66 SEK) |
-16.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,708.29 DKK (8,148.12 SEK) |
4,910.33 DKK (7,009.10 SEK) |
-14.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,770.65 DKK (18,229.06 SEK) |
10,430.70 DKK (14,888.97 SEK) |
-18.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,381.69 DKK (14,819.02 SEK) |
8,129.64 DKK (11,604.40 SEK) |
-21.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,517.04 DKK (5,020.29 SEK) |
3,824.32 DKK (5,458.91 SEK) |
+8.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,549.30 DKK (3,638.91 SEK) |
2,350.32 DKK (3,354.89 SEK) |
-7.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,306.87 DKK (38,978.33 SEK) |
21,257.98 DKK (30,344.04 SEK) |
-22.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 3.91 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | 4 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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