Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr110 (€15) | €12 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr75 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr34 (€4.51) | €3.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (€1.36) | €0.97 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (€4.14) | €2.90 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr27 (€3.60) | €2.72 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr58 (€8) | €5.38 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.63) | €2.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.77) | €1.53 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (€1.32) | €1.00 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr95 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (€2.88) | €1.78 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (€1.73) | €1.32 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr12,978 (€1,745) | €1,437 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,884 (€1,329) | €1,166 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,531 (€206) | €170 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr7,441 (€1,000) | €932 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,226 (€837) | €687 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr960 (€129) | €125 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,202 (€430) | €378 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr767 (€103) | €95 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr56 (€8) | €5.46 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr142 (€19) | €16 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr802 (€108) | €79 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr303 (€41) | €37 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr907 (€122) | €92 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,136 (€153) | €114 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr263,725 (€35,456) | €23,464 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr10 (€1.40) | €1.30 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr540 (€73) | €73 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr76 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr98 (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (€50) | €55 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 (€4.91) | €2.90 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 (€2.71) | €2.26 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.86) | €2.45 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (€1.70) | €1.31 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (€2.32) | €1.67 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr177 (€24) | €21 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr356 (€48) | €35 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr200 (€27) | €23 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr898 (€121) | €124 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 (€88) | €60 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr92 (€12) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.71) | €3.51 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 (€5.90) | €3.52 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,709 (€499) | €495 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 (€0.28) | €0.12 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr230 (€31) | €42 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Germany
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