- 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 | kr124 ($19) | $14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr75 ($12) | $8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 ($6) | $4.56 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 ($1.32) | $0.89 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 ($5.05) | $3.18 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 ($2.90) | $4.04 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 ($2.91) | $3.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 ($1.79) | $1.59 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 ($1.86) | $3.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr80 ($12) | $15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 ($2.98) | $1.92 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr12 ($1.88) | $2.13 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,948 ($2,293) | $2,037 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr10,970 ($1,683) | $1,572 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,302 ($200) | $177 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,089 ($1,548) | $1,574 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,679 ($1,025) | $1,121 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,545 ($237) | $122 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr212 ($33) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,347 ($513) | $335 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 ($119) | $119 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr172 ($26) | $22 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr722 ($111) | $47 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr320 ($49) | $45 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr853 ($131) | $86 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,113 ($171) | $115 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr247,350 ($37,945) | $22,271 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.65) | $0.77 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr528 ($81) | $85 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 ($61) | $111 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr23 ($3.57) | $3.51 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 ($3.63) | $5.09 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 ($1.95) | $3.45 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 ($2.25) | $1.85 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 ($36) | $21 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 ($58) | $45 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr194 ($30) | $25 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 ($111) | $173 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr680 ($104) | $79 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr89 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 ($6) | $4.87 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr45 ($7) | $5.88 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 ($632) | $427 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr243 ($37) | $53 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in United States
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