- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 39% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr127 (€17) | €11 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (€10) | €8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr42 (€5.69) | €3.77 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (€1.17) | €0.98 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (€4.40) | €3.14 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr17 (€2.30) | €2.46 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (€8) | €5.14 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 (€2.43) | €2.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (€1.44) | €1.57 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (€1.53) | €0.92 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr76 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 (€2.62) | €1.78 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (€1.89) | €1.26 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,501 (€1,941) | €1,450 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,925 (€1,462) | €1,086 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,008 (€135) | €188 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,078 (€1,349) | €912 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,638 (€888) | €680 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr824 (€110) | €125 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr198 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,266 (€437) | €373 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr837 (€112) | €94 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 (€8) | €5.47 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr175 (€23) | €13 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (€102) | €86 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr310 (€41) | €35 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr906 (€121) | €90 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (€168) | €109 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr250,689 (€33,551) | €20,853 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (€1.44) | €1.42 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr510 (€68) | €74 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr49 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (€56) | €65 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr42 (€5.63) | €3.32 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (€2.92) | €2.20 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (€3.11) | €2.22 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (€1.73) | €1.38 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€1.96) | €1.47 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (€33) | €20 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr370 (€50) | €31 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (€27) | €22 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr572 (€77) | €111 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr664 (€89) | €54 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr94 (€13) | €9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (€5.45) | €3.25 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (€6) | €3.42 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,008 (€536) | €443 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (€0.14) | €0.13 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr232 (€31) | €37 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (€5.92) | €6 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in Germany
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