Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (€21) | €19 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr95 (€13) | €11 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr46 (€6) | €5.16 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (€1.88) | €1.30 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr39 (€5.20) | €4.11 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr35 (€4.75) | €2.64 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 (€7) | €6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr22 (€2.98) | €2.75 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.76) | €1.84 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (€1.49) | €1.07 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (€2.71) | €2.10 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr9 (€1.18) | €1.62 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr21,751 (€2,914) | €1,806 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,116 (€2,025) | €1,354 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,359 (€182) | €237 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,665 (€1,563) | €1,136 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,723 (€1,169) | €861 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,139 (€153) | €157 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr266 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,454 (€329) | €382 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr723 (€97) | €100 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr55 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr275 (€37) | €16 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr807 (€108) | €84 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr354 (€47) | €42 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr833 (€112) | €95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,131 (€152) | €150 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 51% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr364,465 (€48,833) | €27,153 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (€1.88) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr616 (€83) | €52 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 69% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr163 (€22) | €8 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr158 (€21) | €8 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (€54) | €69 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr38 (€5.12) | €4.30 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr46 (€6) | €2.81 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 (€4.18) | €3.10 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (€1.98) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (€2.29) | €1.78 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr297 (€40) | €22 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 40% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr410 (€55) | €42 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr261 (€35) | €27 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,806 (€242) | €160 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr784 (€105) | €61 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (€15) | €11 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr47 (€6) | €4.14 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr59 (€8) | €4.34 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,539 (€474) | €585 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.50 (€0.20) | €0.09 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr303 (€41) | €38 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr64 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,141 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 39% more expensive than in Germany
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