Cost of living in Denmark compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr122 (€16) | €11 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr71 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr32 (€4.29) | €3.59 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (€1.39) | €0.98 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr31 (€4.15) | €3.06 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr26 (€3.44) | €2.23 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr37 (€4.98) | €5.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 (€2.27) | €2.45 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (€1.69) | €1.51 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (€1.65) | €0.83 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr71 (€10) | €5.96 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (€2.49) | €1.73 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (€1.91) | €1.37 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,649 (€1,834) | €1,767 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,667 (€1,433) | €1,313 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,098 (€148) | €190 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,290 (€1,114) | €998 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,488 (€872) | €737 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr655 (€88) | €123 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr219 (€29) | €32 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,378 (€320) | €357 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr911 (€122) | €91 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr56 (€7) | €5.85 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr150 (€20) | €14 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr679 (€91) | €77 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr262 (€35) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr771 (€104) | €80 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr896 (€120) | €114 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr261,624 (€35,151) | €23,023 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr12 (€1.57) | €1.47 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr478 (€64) | €80 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 141% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (€5.25) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 (€14) | €7 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 (€202) | €38 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 (€5.35) | €2.93 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr29 (€3.86) | €2.00 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 (€4.06) | €2.43 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 (€2.01) | €1.37 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (€2.14) | €1.59 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr229 (€31) | €20 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Denmark | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr344 (€46) | €33 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr229 (€31) | €23 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,059 (€142) | €112 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr645 (€87) | €54 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr101 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (€5.64) | €3.04 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 (€6) | €3.87 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 (€480) | €471 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 (€0.07) | €0.11 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr54 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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