Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 45,380.5kr (29,417.0kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 12,656.8kr (8,204.5kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 11.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 30.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 231.40 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,079.86 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 149.60 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 84.85 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 77.13 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 63.64 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.23 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 30.82 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 79.72 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 31.18 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.18 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 50.53 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 64.61 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 52.92 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 79.01 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.65 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 15.32 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.41 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.74 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.15 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 9.00 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 21.17 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 14.59 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.27 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 18.91 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.21 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 97.19 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 37.02 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 925.60 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 77.13 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 37.24 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 771.33 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 83.27 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 493,651.80 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 506,586.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,321.65 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 196.41 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 413.95 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 440.36 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 321.58 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 192.83 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,365.73 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 71,065.50 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,167.56 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 466.90 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,240.45 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,725.37 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,025.29 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,364.18 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 21,976.31 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,683.83 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,293.82 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,756.29 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,705.37 kr | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.21 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: 23 May 2025
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Last update: 23 May 2025
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