Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 641,872.7¥ (29,347.7kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 178,920.9¥ (8,180.6kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 12.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 30.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,280.70 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 15,309.93 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2,130.46 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,202.92 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,093.57 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 898.27 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 575.00 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 440.24 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1,126.86 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 433.33 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 159.05 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 711.94 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 922.46 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 749.41 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,120.41 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 208.04 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 217.65 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 232.75 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 304.52 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 142.56 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 125.96 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 299.97 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 203.92 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,421.64 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 262.38 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 353.33 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1,356.02 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 524.91 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 13,122.80 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1,093.57 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 527.98 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10,935.67 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,182.45 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,998,825.97 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,182,973.02 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 32,562.31 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,798.44 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,821.44 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6,201.89 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 4,494.41 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,733.92 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 76,199.72 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 999,073.99 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 16,453.04 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 6,697.44 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 17,371.68 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 24,460.83 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 168,929.58 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 131,358.52 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 306,723.63 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 238,362.11 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 75,565.75 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 53,994.45 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 564,491.33 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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