- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr127 ($19) | $14 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr42 ($6) | $4.52 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 ($1.33) | $0.89 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 ($5.03) | $3.19 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr17 ($2.62) | $3.98 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 ($9) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr18 ($2.77) | $3.33 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 ($1.65) | $1.61 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 ($1.74) | $3.62 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr76 ($12) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr20 ($2.99) | $1.92 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 ($2.15) | $2.13 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,501 ($2,217) | $2,046 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,925 ($1,670) | $1,576 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,008 ($154) | $177 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,078 ($1,541) | $1,587 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,638 ($1,015) | $1,130 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr824 ($126) | $119 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr198 ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,266 ($499) | $329 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr837 ($128) | $120 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr63 ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr175 ($27) | $23 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr763 ($117) | $47 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr310 ($47) | $45 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr906 ($138) | $86 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 ($192) | $115 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr250,689 ($38,321) | $22,396 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.64) | $0.78 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr510 ($78) | $85 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr49 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 ($14) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 ($63) | $111 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr42 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 ($3.34) | $3.47 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 ($3.56) | $5.13 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 ($1.97) | $3.47 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 ($2.24) | $1.87 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 ($38) | $21 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr370 ($57) | $45 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 ($31) | $25 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr572 ($87) | $174 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr664 ($102) | $79 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr94 ($14) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 ($6) | $4.90 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 ($7) | $5.94 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,008 ($613) | $421 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 ($0.15) | $0.37 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr232 ($35) | $53 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 6% more expensive than in United States
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