Cost of living in Denmark compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr117 ($17) | $17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr69 ($10) | $9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 ($4.70) | $5.07 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr11 ($1.52) | $0.99 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 ($4.63) | $3.33 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 ($2.97) | $4.43 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr54 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 ($2.41) | $3.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 ($1.68) | $1.92 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 ($1.93) | $3.28 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr79 ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 ($2.64) | $2.26 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr16 ($2.21) | $2.46 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,362 ($2,313) | $2,513 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr11,299 ($1,597) | $1,960 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,233 ($174) | $206 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,576 ($1,495) | $1,778 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,615 ($1,076) | $1,342 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr751 ($106) | $139 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr173 ($24) | $56 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,642 ($373) | $300 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr390 ($55) | $134 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr57 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr164 ($23) | $26 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr814 ($115) | $51 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr325 ($46) | $46 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr773 ($109) | $92 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,023 ($145) | $120 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr269,146 ($38,042) | $25,474 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr13 ($1.87) | $1.06 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr520 ($74) | $77 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr41 ($5.74) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr106 ($15) | $19 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 ($212) | $125 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr37 ($5.27) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr30 ($4.17) | $4.17 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 ($4.33) | $5.50 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr10 ($1.48) | $4.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 ($2.28) | $2.05 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr199 ($28) | $25 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Denmark | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr403 ($57) | $49 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr238 ($34) | $27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,205 ($170) | $196 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr659 ($93) | $83 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 ($14) | $13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 ($5.96) | $5.19 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,576 ($505) | $499 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr0.50 ($0.07) | $0.17 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr278 ($39) | $53 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 ($7) | $9 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 5% cheaper than in United States
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