Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Denmark 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Denmark is 14.5% higher than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Denmark is 15.0% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Denmark are 16.5% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Denmark are 39.5% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Denmark are 11.9% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Denmark is 6.9% higher than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (112.04 kr) |
20.08 € (150.00 kr) |
+33.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
65.00 € (485.52 kr) |
93.71 € (700.00 kr) |
+44.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 € (74.70 kr) |
12.38 € (92.50 kr) |
+23.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.50 € (33.61 kr) |
7.36 € (55.00 kr) |
+63.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (29.88 kr) |
6.69 € (50.00 kr) |
+67.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.57 € (26.64 kr) |
5.67 € (42.38 kr) |
+59.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.00 € (22.39 kr) |
3.69 € (27.58 kr) |
+23.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.62 € (19.54 kr) |
2.77 € (20.69 kr) |
+5.9 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.12 € (8.35 kr) |
1.85 € (13.81 kr) |
+65.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.74 € (12.96 kr) |
2.79 € (20.82 kr) |
+60.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.36 € (10.19 kr) |
0.96 € (7.18 kr) |
-29.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.31 € (24.72 kr) |
4.32 € (32.30 kr) |
+30.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.83 € (43.57 kr) |
5.88 € (43.92 kr) |
+0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.00 € (37.33 kr) |
4.89 € (36.49 kr) |
-2.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.12 € (60.63 kr) |
7.62 € (56.91 kr) |
-6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.33 € (9.90 kr) |
1.30 € (9.72 kr) |
-1.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.78 € (5.80 kr) |
1.30 € (9.70 kr) |
+67.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.90 € (6.69 kr) |
1.46 € (10.91 kr) |
+63.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.90 € (14.16 kr) |
1.95 € (14.53 kr) |
+2.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.61 € (4.56 kr) |
0.88 € (6.60 kr) |
+44.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.57 € (4.23 kr) |
0.79 € (5.92 kr) |
+40.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.57 € (11.74 kr) |
1.86 € (13.88 kr) |
+18.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.96 € (7.17 kr) |
1.29 € (9.61 kr) |
+34.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.99 € (44.74 kr) |
8.74 € (65.30 kr) |
+45.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.93 € (6.93 kr) |
1.66 € (12.38 kr) |
+78.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.35 € (10.12 kr) |
2.25 € (16.77 kr) |
+65.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
8.70 € (64.99 kr) |
8.30 € (62.00 kr) |
-4.6 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.20 € (23.90 kr) |
3.21 € (24.00 kr) |
+0.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
58.00 € (433.23 kr) |
80.33 € (600.00 kr) |
+38.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.80 € (35.85 kr) |
6.69 € (50.00 kr) |
+39.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 € (30.05 kr) |
2.62 € (19.55 kr) |
-34.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 € (261.43 kr) |
55.42 € (414.00 kr) |
+58.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.71 € (12.75 kr) |
1.92 € (14.38 kr) |
+12.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
29,395.00 € (219,567.75 kr) |
44,848.02 € (334,995.00 kr) |
+52.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
34,126.12 € (254,907.12 kr) |
46,123.74 € (344,524.08 kr) |
+35.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
306.35 € (2,288.27 kr) |
188.79 € (1,410.17 kr) |
-38.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
23.33 € (174.29 kr) |
16.10 € (120.23 kr) |
-31.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.04 € (321.47 kr) |
35.90 € (268.16 kr) |
-16.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
35.71 € (266.75 kr) |
38.56 € (288.05 kr) |
+8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
24.24 € (181.08 kr) |
24.92 € (186.18 kr) |
+2.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
13.00 € (97.10 kr) |
16.73 € (125.00 kr) |
+28.7 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
512.84 € (3,830.67 kr) |
533.26 € (3,983.21 kr) |
+4.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
15,171.35 € (113,323.35 kr) |
5,915.59 € (44,186.88 kr) |
-61.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
78.83 € (588.80 kr) |
99.07 € (740.05 kr) |
+25.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.63 € (281.08 kr) |
42.19 € (315.18 kr) |
+12.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
88.09 € (657.96 kr) |
109.16 € (815.37 kr) |
+23.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
112.54 € (840.66 kr) |
149.19 € (1,114.41 kr) |
+32.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
829.21 € (6,193.81 kr) |
1,011.27 € (7,553.74 kr) |
+22.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
636.93 € (4,757.61 kr) |
774.32 € (5,783.86 kr) |
+21.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,546.14 € (11,548.98 kr) |
1,698.74 € (12,688.82 kr) |
+9.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,182.30 € (8,831.25 kr) |
1,404.76 € (10,492.93 kr) |
+18.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
504.90 € (3,771.38 kr) |
477.32 € (3,565.39 kr) |
-5.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
339.12 € (2,533.08 kr) |
351.03 € (2,622.06 kr) |
+3.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,975.70 € (22,227.16 kr) |
3,658.69 € (27,328.82 kr) |
+23.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 3.95 | -0.1 % |
| Last update: | 22 January 2026 | 22 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1924 | 269 | |
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