Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr131 (€18) | €12 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (€5.21) | €3.86 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (€1.31) | €0.95 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (€4.07) | €2.88 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (€2.78) | €2.48 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (€7) | €5.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr16 (€2.21) | €2.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (€1.66) | €1.64 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (€1.60) | €0.93 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 (€11) | €6 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (€2.71) | €1.79 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (€2.04) | €1.25 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,951 (€2,135) | €1,475 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,151 (€1,626) | €1,105 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (€181) | €201 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,033 (€1,343) | €910 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,115 (€952) | €702 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr922 (€123) | €132 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr175 (€23) | €23 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (€461) | €401 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (€116) | €87 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (€11) | €5.98 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (€24) | €13 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (€113) | €80 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr316 (€42) | €38 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr876 (€117) | €91 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,636 (€219) | €112 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,959 (€35,594) | €21,012 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (€1.49) | €1.42 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr470 (€63) | €76 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr56 (€7) | €6 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (€14) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (€50) | €54 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (€5.19) | €3.83 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (€3.20) | €2.04 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (€3.86) | €2.31 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (€2.18) | €1.31 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (€2.31) | €1.54 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr230 (€31) | €19 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 49% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (€55) | €34 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr207 (€28) | €21 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr607 (€81) | €85 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr660 (€88) | €57 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr99 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (€5.79) | €3.17 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (€6) | €3.69 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,366 (€450) | €454 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (€0.36) | €0.10 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (€5.80) | €7 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 29% more expensive than in Germany
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