Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 34% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr161 (€22) | €14 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr92 (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (€6) | €6.00 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (€1.88) | €1.22 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (€5.12) | €4.28 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr34 (€4.50) | €3.00 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr74 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.66) | €2.59 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (€2.05) | €1.87 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (€1.81) | €1.09 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr90 (€12) | €7 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (€2.78) | €1.92 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.62) | €1.88 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,989 (€2,142) | €2,001 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,124 (€1,892) | €1,574 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,585 (€212) | €227 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,768 (€1,443) | €1,239 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,025 (€1,075) | €904 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,000 (€134) | €163 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr201 (€27) | €37 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (€376) | €367 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (€70) | €111 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (€33) | €18 | + 90% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr805 (€108) | €86 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr324 (€43) | €38 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr686 (€92) | €89 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,201 (€161) | €120 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (€40,745) | €33,039 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (€1.87) | €1.82 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr614 (€82) | €51 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr34 (€4.52) | €9 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (€19) | €16 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (€5.83) | €3.99 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (€2.77) | €2.99 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (€3.02) | €3.20 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr23 (€3.12) | €1.98 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (€2.19) | €1.68 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr237 (€32) | €21 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr437 (€59) | €46 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr240 (€32) | €25 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr718 (€96) | €84 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr797 (€107) | €67 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr102 (€14) | €10 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (€5.80) | €3.73 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (€6) | €4.43 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr6,615 (€886) | €578 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.72 (€0.10) | €0.13 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr309 (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in Germany
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