Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,605.2$ (29,595.3kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,263.2$ (8,117.8kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 14.0% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 32.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 700.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 95.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 55.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 41.74 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.04 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 20.59 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.81 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 20.82 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 7.35 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 32.64 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 42.68 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 35.87 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 55.78 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 9.65 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.61 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.83 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.59 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.64 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 5.86 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 13.99 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.62 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.52 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.52 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 64.50 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 24.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 24.09 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.30 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 310,000.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-size Car) | 327,480.23 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,444.02 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 120.43 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 270.11 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 293.60 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 205.21 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 125.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,496.35 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 44,626.80 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 754.26 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 317.25 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 796.61 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,111.39 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,658.37 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,841.01 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,990.34 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,198.01 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,502.61 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,495.23 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 26,204.15 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.08 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: 24 October 2025
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Last update: 24 October 2025
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