- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr124 (€17) | €11 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 (€10) | €8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (€5.45) | €3.72 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (€1.16) | €0.98 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (€4.41) | €3.10 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (€2.53) | €2.47 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (€7) | €5.10 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (€2.54) | €2.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (€1.56) | €1.56 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (€1.63) | €0.91 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (€2.60) | €1.77 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 (€1.64) | €1.22 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,922 (€2,000) | €1,445 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,970 (€1,470) | €1,089 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,302 (€174) | €180 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,089 (€1,352) | €907 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,679 (€895) | €679 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,545 (€207) | €129 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr212 (€28) | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 (€449) | €374 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (€104) | €94 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (€7) | €5.42 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr172 (€23) | €13 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr722 (€97) | €87 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 (€43) | €35 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr853 (€114) | €91 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,113 (€149) | €113 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr247,350 (€33,145) | €20,517 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (€1.44) | €1.41 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr528 (€71) | €74 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (€54) | €60 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (€5.90) | €3.36 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 (€3.12) | €2.18 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (€3.17) | €2.10 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (€1.70) | €1.36 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (€1.96) | €1.44 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (€31) | €20 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (€51) | €32 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr194 (€26) | €22 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (€97) | €127 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr680 (€91) | €53 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr89 (€12) | €9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (€5.54) | €3.26 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (€6) | €3.44 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (€552) | €457 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (€0.14) | €0.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (€5.87) | €6 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 27% more expensive than in Germany
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