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 | kr107 ($17) | $15 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr75 ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 ($5.31) | $4.25 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 ($1.61) | $0.88 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.92) | $2.94 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr25 ($4.11) | $4.10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr51 ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 ($3.17) | $3.29 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 ($2.08) | $1.68 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 ($1.50) | $3.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 ($14) | $14 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 ($3.33) | $1.99 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 ($1.94) | $2.06 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,131 ($2,125) | $2,211 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr9,760 ($1,579) | $1,548 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,756 ($284) | $179 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,229 ($1,332) | $1,534 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,143 ($994) | $1,116 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr739 ($120) | $113 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr139 ($23) | $50 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,006 ($486) | $271 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr729 ($118) | $128 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr53 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr142 ($23) | $22 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 53% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr817 ($132) | $47 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr304 ($49) | $43 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr898 ($145) | $87 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr992 ($161) | $109 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr266,923 ($43,194) | $23,574 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.71) | $0.64 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr596 ($96) | $74 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr67 ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr96 ($16) | $16 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 ($243) | $112 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 ($5.92) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr19 ($3.12) | $3.47 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 ($5.03) | $4.93 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr11 ($1.79) | $3.64 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr14 ($2.26) | $1.81 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr179 ($29) | $22 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr342 ($55) | $46 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr196 ($32) | $25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr984 ($159) | $205 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr688 ($111) | $80 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 ($15) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 ($7) | $5.04 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr44 ($7) | $5.85 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,830 ($620) | $421 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.09 ($0.34) | $0.51 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr236 ($38) | $49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in United States
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