Cost of Living in Denmark
Summary of cost of living in Denmark:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 631,824.5¥ (29,290.6kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 176,123.0¥ (8,164.8kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Denmark is, on average, 7.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Denmark is, on average, 33.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,235.63 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 15,099.62 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2,113.95 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,186.40 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,078.54 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 882.90 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 569.07 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 437.56 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1,110.10 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 424.95 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 156.98 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 701.05 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 906.62 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 739.92 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,097.68 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 205.26 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 214.38 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 229.64 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 300.37 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 140.88 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 124.21 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 295.83 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 201.62 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,402.11 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 258.74 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 346.32 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1,337.39 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 517.70 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 12,942.53 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1,078.54 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 520.72 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10,785.44 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,166.11 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,902,683.76 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,083,573.19 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 32,115.01 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,754.39 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,743.39 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6,112.85 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 4,439.55 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,696.36 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 74,723.24 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 985,349.81 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 16,227.02 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 6,611.47 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 17,140.18 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 24,135.24 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 169,845.90 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 130,772.80 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 299,228.17 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 235,188.17 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 74,612.18 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 53,314.08 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 553,472.82 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 |
Prices in Denmark
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Last update: April 2025
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