Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Denmark 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Denmark is 21.7% higher than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Denmark is 23.7% higher than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Denmark are 31.3% higher than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Denmark are 34.7% higher than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Denmark are 12.0% higher than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Denmark is 9.3% higher than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
145.00 SEK (97.29 DKK) |
223.56 SEK (150.00 DKK) |
+54.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 SEK (536.77 DKK) |
1,043.27 SEK (700.00 DKK) |
+30.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 SEK (73.81 DKK) |
137.86 SEK (92.50 DKK) |
+25.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
80.00 SEK (53.68 DKK) |
81.97 SEK (55.00 DKK) |
+2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 SEK (50.32 DKK) |
74.52 SEK (50.00 DKK) |
-0.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.56 SEK (31.24 DKK) |
64.59 SEK (43.34 DKK) |
+38.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.32 SEK (18.33 DKK) |
41.58 SEK (27.90 DKK) |
+52.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.32 SEK (14.97 DKK) |
32.07 SEK (21.52 DKK) |
+43.7 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.26 SEK (10.91 DKK) |
20.36 SEK (13.66 DKK) |
+25.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
26.58 SEK (17.83 DKK) |
32.11 SEK (21.55 DKK) |
+20.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.13 SEK (10.82 DKK) |
11.15 SEK (7.48 DKK) |
-30.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.66 SEK (27.95 DKK) |
50.30 SEK (33.75 DKK) |
+20.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.80 SEK (35.43 DKK) |
68.04 SEK (45.65 DKK) |
+28.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
52.99 SEK (35.55 DKK) |
54.96 SEK (36.88 DKK) |
+3.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
86.00 SEK (57.70 DKK) |
96.86 SEK (64.99 DKK) |
+12.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.85 SEK (9.29 DKK) |
14.66 SEK (9.83 DKK) |
+5.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.65 SEK (7.82 DKK) |
13.95 SEK (9.36 DKK) |
+19.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.57 SEK (9.11 DKK) |
16.51 SEK (11.08 DKK) |
+21.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.69 SEK (13.21 DKK) |
20.89 SEK (14.01 DKK) |
+6.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.76 SEK (5.20 DKK) |
9.84 SEK (6.60 DKK) |
+26.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.32 SEK (4.91 DKK) |
8.99 SEK (6.03 DKK) |
+22.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
23.35 SEK (15.66 DKK) |
20.13 SEK (13.51 DKK) |
-13.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.37 SEK (9.64 DKK) |
13.79 SEK (9.25 DKK) |
-4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 SEK (73.81 DKK) |
96.88 SEK (65.00 DKK) |
-11.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.49 SEK (13.07 DKK) |
18.74 SEK (12.57 DKK) |
-3.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.95 SEK (14.06 DKK) |
24.89 SEK (16.70 DKK) |
+18.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
78.00 SEK (52.34 DKK) |
93.89 SEK (63.00 DKK) |
+20.4 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 SEK (24.83 DKK) |
35.77 SEK (24.00 DKK) |
-3.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
850.00 SEK (570.32 DKK) |
894.23 SEK (600.00 DKK) |
+5.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
61.00 SEK (40.93 DKK) |
74.52 SEK (50.00 DKK) |
+22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 SEK (20.52 DKK) |
32.38 SEK (21.73 DKK) |
+5.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
592.50 SEK (397.55 DKK) |
617.02 SEK (414.00 DKK) |
+4.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
17.82 SEK (11.96 DKK) |
23.52 SEK (15.78 DKK) |
+31.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 SEK (221,351.86 DKK) |
509,712.46 SEK (342,000.00 DKK) |
+54.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
334,210.68 SEK (224,244.18 DKK) |
515,665.49 SEK (345,994.29 DKK) |
+54.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,318.90 SEK (884.94 DKK) |
2,162.38 SEK (1,450.88 DKK) |
+64.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
261.90 SEK (175.73 DKK) |
166.18 SEK (111.50 DKK) |
-36.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
381.55 SEK (256.01 DKK) |
398.51 SEK (267.39 DKK) |
+4.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
396.38 SEK (265.96 DKK) |
453.09 SEK (304.01 DKK) |
+14.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
271.03 SEK (181.85 DKK) |
271.64 SEK (182.26 DKK) |
+0.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
150.00 SEK (100.64 DKK) |
193.75 SEK (130.00 DKK) |
+29.2 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,504.99 SEK (1,009.79 DKK) |
5,870.09 SEK (3,938.64 DKK) |
+290.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
41,775.59 SEK (28,030.02 DKK) |
62,656.24 SEK (42,040.24 DKK) |
+50.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
930.10 SEK (624.06 DKK) |
1,106.65 SEK (742.52 DKK) |
+19.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
419.54 SEK (281.50 DKK) |
492.06 SEK (330.16 DKK) |
+17.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
998.26 SEK (669.80 DKK) |
1,267.33 SEK (850.33 DKK) |
+27.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,449.02 SEK (972.24 DKK) |
1,733.13 SEK (1,162.87 DKK) |
+19.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,629.15 SEK (5,789.87 DKK) |
11,271.72 SEK (7,562.95 DKK) |
+30.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,879.74 SEK (4,616.08 DKK) |
8,994.00 SEK (6,034.68 DKK) |
+30.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,120.63 SEK (9,474.47 DKK) |
18,584.76 SEK (12,469.75 DKK) |
+31.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,437.83 SEK (7,674.40 DKK) |
15,069.12 SEK (10,110.87 DKK) |
+31.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,697.61 SEK (3,151.94 DKK) |
6,042.39 SEK (4,054.24 DKK) |
+28.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,039.69 SEK (2,039.53 DKK) |
4,276.86 SEK (2,869.63 DKK) |
+40.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,178.15 SEK (20,248.53 DKK) |
40,804.95 SEK (27,378.75 DKK) |
+35.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | 3.94 | +7.4 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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