Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 17.8% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 19.1% lower than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 23.8% lower than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 25.8% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 10.7% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 8.5% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 DKK (223.56 SEK) |
97.29 DKK (145.00 SEK) |
-35.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 DKK (1,043.27 SEK) |
536.77 DKK (800.00 SEK) |
-23.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
92.50 DKK (137.86 SEK) |
73.81 DKK (110.00 SEK) |
-20.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 DKK (81.97 SEK) |
53.68 DKK (80.00 SEK) |
-2.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 DKK (74.52 SEK) |
50.32 DKK (75.00 SEK) |
+0.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
43.34 DKK (64.59 SEK) |
31.24 DKK (46.56 SEK) |
-27.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.90 DKK (41.58 SEK) |
18.33 DKK (27.32 SEK) |
-34.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
21.52 DKK (32.07 SEK) |
14.97 DKK (22.32 SEK) |
-30.4 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.66 DKK (20.36 SEK) |
10.91 DKK (16.26 SEK) |
-20.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
21.55 DKK (32.11 SEK) |
17.83 DKK (26.58 SEK) |
-17.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.48 DKK (11.15 SEK) |
10.82 DKK (16.13 SEK) |
+44.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
33.75 DKK (50.30 SEK) |
27.95 DKK (41.66 SEK) |
-17.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
45.65 DKK (68.04 SEK) |
35.43 DKK (52.80 SEK) |
-22.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.88 DKK (54.96 SEK) |
35.55 DKK (52.99 SEK) |
-3.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
64.99 DKK (96.86 SEK) |
57.70 DKK (86.00 SEK) |
-11.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.83 DKK (14.66 SEK) |
9.29 DKK (13.85 SEK) |
-5.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.36 DKK (13.95 SEK) |
7.82 DKK (11.65 SEK) |
-16.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
11.08 DKK (16.51 SEK) |
9.11 DKK (13.57 SEK) |
-17.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.01 DKK (20.89 SEK) |
13.21 DKK (19.69 SEK) |
-5.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.60 DKK (9.84 SEK) |
5.20 DKK (7.76 SEK) |
-21.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
6.03 DKK (8.99 SEK) |
4.91 DKK (7.32 SEK) |
-18.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.51 DKK (20.13 SEK) |
15.66 DKK (23.35 SEK) |
+16.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.25 DKK (13.79 SEK) |
9.64 DKK (14.37 SEK) |
+4.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 DKK (96.88 SEK) |
73.81 DKK (110.00 SEK) |
+13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.57 DKK (18.74 SEK) |
13.07 DKK (19.49 SEK) |
+4.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.70 DKK (24.89 SEK) |
14.06 DKK (20.95 SEK) |
-15.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
63.00 DKK (93.89 SEK) |
52.34 DKK (78.00 SEK) |
-16.9 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 DKK (35.77 SEK) |
24.83 DKK (37.00 SEK) |
+3.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 DKK (894.23 SEK) |
570.32 DKK (850.00 SEK) |
-4.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 DKK (74.52 SEK) |
40.93 DKK (61.00 SEK) |
-18.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
21.73 DKK (32.38 SEK) |
20.52 DKK (30.58 SEK) |
-5.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
414.00 DKK (617.02 SEK) |
397.55 DKK (592.50 SEK) |
-4.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
15.78 DKK (23.52 SEK) |
11.96 DKK (17.82 SEK) |
-24.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
342,000.00 DKK (509,712.46 SEK) |
221,351.86 DKK (329,900.00 SEK) |
-35.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
345,994.29 DKK (515,665.49 SEK) |
224,244.18 DKK (334,210.68 SEK) |
-35.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,450.88 DKK (2,162.38 SEK) |
884.94 DKK (1,318.90 SEK) |
-39.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
111.50 DKK (166.18 SEK) |
175.73 DKK (261.90 SEK) |
+57.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
267.39 DKK (398.51 SEK) |
256.01 DKK (381.55 SEK) |
-4.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
304.01 DKK (453.09 SEK) |
265.96 DKK (396.38 SEK) |
-12.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
182.26 DKK (271.64 SEK) |
181.85 DKK (271.03 SEK) |
-0.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
130.00 DKK (193.75 SEK) |
100.64 DKK (150.00 SEK) |
-22.6 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,938.64 DKK (5,870.09 SEK) |
1,009.79 DKK (1,504.99 SEK) |
-74.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
42,040.24 DKK (62,656.24 SEK) |
28,030.02 DKK (41,775.59 SEK) |
-33.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
742.52 DKK (1,106.65 SEK) |
624.06 DKK (930.10 SEK) |
-16.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
330.16 DKK (492.06 SEK) |
281.50 DKK (419.54 SEK) |
-14.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
850.33 DKK (1,267.33 SEK) |
669.80 DKK (998.26 SEK) |
-21.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,162.87 DKK (1,733.13 SEK) |
972.24 DKK (1,449.02 SEK) |
-16.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,562.95 DKK (11,271.72 SEK) |
5,789.87 DKK (8,629.15 SEK) |
-23.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,034.68 DKK (8,994.00 SEK) |
4,616.08 DKK (6,879.74 SEK) |
-23.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,469.75 DKK (18,584.76 SEK) |
9,474.47 DKK (14,120.63 SEK) |
-24.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,110.87 DKK (15,069.12 SEK) |
7,674.40 DKK (11,437.83 SEK) |
-24.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,054.24 DKK (6,042.39 SEK) |
3,151.94 DKK (4,697.61 SEK) |
-22.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,869.63 DKK (4,276.86 SEK) |
2,039.53 DKK (3,039.69 SEK) |
-28.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
27,378.75 DKK (40,804.95 SEK) |
20,248.53 DKK (30,178.15 SEK) |
-26.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.94 | 3.67 | -6.9 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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