Cost of living in Denmark compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr133 ($19) | $14 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 ($11) | $8 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 ($5.63) | $4.34 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 ($1.42) | $0.87 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 ($4.37) | $3.01 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 ($3.10) | $4.09 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr17 ($2.43) | $3.37 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 ($1.78) | $1.72 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 ($1.72) | $3.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 ($2.93) | $1.92 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 ($2.10) | $2.07 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr16,062 ($2,328) | $2,232 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,413 ($1,799) | $1,604 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 ($196) | $179 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,517 ($1,525) | $1,609 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,511 ($1,089) | $1,137 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr941 ($136) | $117 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr154 ($22) | $48 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 ($500) | $299 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 ($125) | $120 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 ($12) | $11 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr179 ($26) | $23 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 ($123) | $49 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr309 ($45) | $44 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr902 ($131) | $87 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,665 ($241) | $113 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,592 ($38,504) | $22,926 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.62) | $0.77 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr487 ($71) | $80 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr74 ($11) | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 ($15) | $20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 ($54) | $110 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr40 ($5.76) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 ($3.49) | $3.50 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr31 ($4.45) | $4.98 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr17 ($2.42) | $3.55 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr19 ($2.80) | $1.84 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr226 ($33) | $22 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 ($60) | $45 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 ($30) | $24 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr694 ($101) | $221 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr651 ($94) | $75 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr98 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 ($6) | $4.81 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 ($7) | $5.83 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,476 ($504) | $404 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 ($0.39) | $0.19 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr283 ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr44 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 8% more expensive than in United States
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