Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 499,594.3¥ (26,536.0kr) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 138,976.7¥ (7,381.8kr) without rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 10.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 34.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,635.79 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 12,802.40 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,506.16 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 941.35 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 847.22 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 703.34 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 448.51 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 363.36 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 846.41 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 336.96 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 133.21 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 543.61 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 699.47 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 622.70 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 922.67 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 174.62 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 171.50 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 175.69 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 226.54 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 109.41 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 94.79 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 244.45 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 168.85 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,129.62 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 224.77 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 285.19 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1,129.62 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 451.85 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 9,413.53 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 941.35 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 454.49 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8,472.17 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,060.71 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,271,574.89 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,339,767.52 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 26,345.81 ¥ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 15.22 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,563.65 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4,755.60 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,072.19 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,165.11 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 61,026.55 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 724,816.99 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 13,278.34 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,687.54 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 13,424.63 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 18,716.98 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 145,424.51 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 103,331.56 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 247,614.46 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 192,430.24 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 65,755.91 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 46,998.76 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 454,372.96 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.69 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: February 2023
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Last update: February 2023
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Denmark
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Odense | 87.3 | 27.6 | 58.7 | 75.6 | 105.6 | 91.3 | |
| Copenhagen | 84.9 | 47.4 | 66.9 | 65.7 | 101.2 | 99.3 | |
| Arhus | 83.3 | 31.7 | 58.6 | 66.4 | 95.8 | 103.3 | |
| Aalborg | 79.3 | 21.7 | 51.7 | 65.6 | 90.8 | 120.7 |
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