Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (€18) | €15 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr81 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (€5.33) | €5.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (€1.73) | €1.20 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (€4.78) | €3.52 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (€3.86) | €2.75 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (€2.63) | €2.64 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.69) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (€1.72) | €0.94 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (€11) | €7 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (€2.53) | €1.93 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (€2.68) | €1.65 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,952 (€2,416) | €1,978 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,200 (€1,777) | €1,501 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,633 (€220) | €189 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,795 (€1,588) | €1,239 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,537 (€1,149) | €930 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (€117) | €170 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr239 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (€378) | €421 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (€71) | €161 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (€24) | €18 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (€103) | €84 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr339 (€46) | €36 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (€105) | €88 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (€150) | €121 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr290,140 (€39,053) | €25,366 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (€2.07) | €1.97 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr572 (€77) | €74 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (€5.29) | €11 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (€24) | €8 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (€54) | €90 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (€5.51) | €3.58 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (€4.19) | €2.67 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (€3.74) | €3.62 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (€1.68) | €1.69 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (€2.16) | €1.58 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (€35) | €21 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr379 (€51) | €39 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (€33) | €24 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (€153) | €153 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr742 (€100) | €58 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (€5.57) | €3.43 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (€7) | €4.04 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (€695) | €583 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (€38) | €43 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 19% more expensive than in Germany
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