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 | kr106 ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr74 ($12) | $8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr33 ($5.35) | $4.22 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 ($1.62) | $0.87 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr32 ($5.19) | $2.89 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr28 ($4.50) | $4.10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 ($3.09) | $3.40 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 ($2.02) | $1.70 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr9 ($1.46) | $3.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 ($3.16) | $1.99 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr11 ($1.73) | $2.12 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr13,478 ($2,181) | $2,176 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr10,074 ($1,630) | $1,546 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,839 ($298) | $179 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr8,497 ($1,375) | $1,510 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr6,776 ($1,097) | $1,121 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,188 ($192) | $112 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr187 ($30) | $51 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,724 ($441) | $274 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr738 ($120) | $127 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr59 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 ($24) | $22 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 67% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr856 ($139) | $47 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr335 ($54) | $42 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr931 ($151) | $86 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,008 ($163) | $108 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 53% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr261,577 ($42,337) | $23,671 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 ($1.73) | $0.66 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr612 ($99) | $73 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr52 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr103 ($17) | $16 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr1,500 ($243) | $110 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 ($7) | $6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 ($3.85) | $3.45 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr46 ($8) | $4.86 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 ($1.99) | $3.62 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr13 ($2.13) | $1.82 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr193 ($31) | $22 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr373 ($60) | $47 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr196 ($32) | $25 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr835 ($135) | $200 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr721 ($117) | $79 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr103 ($17) | $12 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr44 ($7) | $5.03 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 ($8) | $5.72 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,430 ($717) | $427 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 ($0.16) | $0.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr240 ($39) | $49 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 ($9) | $8 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 20% more expensive than in United States
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