Cost of Living in Odense

Summary of cost of living in Odense, Denmark:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,254.4 (28,402.5 kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,148.2 (7,665.5 kr), excluding rent.
  • Odense is 4.3% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Odense is, on average, 36.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $26.96 16.80-37.45
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $108.60 83.98-149.79
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $13.48 13.44-14.98
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $7.66 5.84-9.74
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $6.95 5.60-7.49
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $6.30 4.49-7.49
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $4.33 2.85-6.74
Bottled Water (12 oz) $3.22 2.24-4.49
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.93 1.80-2.17
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.35 1.09-4.76
White Rice (1 lb) $1.08 0.68-1.36
Eggs (12, Large Size) $5.10 3.42-6.83
Local Cheese (1 lb) $6.92 4.08-10.19
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.33 3.40-6.79
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $10.71 4.76-15.63
Apples (1 lb) $1.60 1.02-1.70
Bananas (1 lb) $1.47 1.02-3.40
Oranges (1 lb) $1.49 0.75-2.04
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.03 1.02-2.72
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.99 0.37-1.36
Onions (1 lb) $0.88 0.68-1.36
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.90 1.35-2.25
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.12 0.60-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $10.49 7.49-14.98
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.89 1.13-3.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.33 1.50-4.48
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $9.29 8.99-11.23
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.25 1.50-3.74
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $52.43 29.96-78.64
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $7.49 7.34-8.99
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.97 2.89-5.41
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $52.37 44.79-59.95
Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.48 2.18-2.82
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $53,923.57 50,178.47-57,668.66
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $48,118.50 32,953.52-53,173.50
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $155.39 111.97-224.68
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $13.97 7.34-22.47
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $38.00 29.96-44.94
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $34.32 22.47-47.93
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $20.97 8.99-29.96
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $18.35 16.80-19.47
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $508.76 449.37-593.31
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $6,551.51 6,302.36-6,794.42
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $112.34 44.94-149.64
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $49.93 29.96-74.89
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $114.21 59.92-149.79
Men's Leather Business Shoes $136.31 74.89-224.68
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $939.36 741.45-1,422.99
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $656.59 486.81-1,168.35
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,509.12 1,198.31-1,797.46
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,231.26 898.73-1,497.89
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $410.19 361.81-473.13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $204.59 188.67-347.89
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,843.48
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.17 3.50-5.50

Prices in Odense

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Last update: 15 October 2026
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