Cost of living in Denmark compared to United States
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr167 ($23) | $21 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr97 ($13) | $12 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr44 ($6) | $5.52 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 ($1.99) | $1.07 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | kr37 ($5.21) | $5.00 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr36 ($4.99) | $4.46 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 ($2.74) | $3.76 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 ($1.71) | $1.97 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 ($1.64) | $4.06 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr87 ($12) | $18 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 ($2.79) | $2.91 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr8 ($1.06) | $2.63 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr20,674 ($2,875) | $2,758 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr15,428 ($2,145) | $2,039 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,312 ($182) | $228 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,604 ($1,614) | $2,063 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,724 ($1,213) | $1,471 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,170 ($163) | $166 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr331 ($46) | $59 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,502 ($348) | $252 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr675 ($94) | $148 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr255 ($35) | $34 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr797 ($111) | $56 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 ($49) | $53 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr830 ($115) | $106 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,165 ($162) | $139 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr374,415 ($52,064) | $30,117 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 ($1.98) | $0.93 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr605 ($84) | $80 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr65 ($9) | $10 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr280 ($39) | $22 | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 ($56) | $174 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 ($5.70) | $9 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr20 ($2.79) | $5.28 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr30 ($4.23) | $7 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr15 ($2.07) | $5.01 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr16 ($2.23) | $2.41 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr371 ($52) | $30 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr454 ($63) | $61 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr261 ($36) | $30 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,599 ($222) | $208 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr771 ($107) | $103 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr126 ($17) | $15 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr45 ($6) | $6 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr54 ($8) | $7 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,245 ($729) | $489 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.82 ($0.11) | $0.55 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr299 ($42) | $64 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr62 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is about the same as in United States
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