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Cost of Living Guide in Denmark

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Denmark has a high cost of living, about 21% more expensive overall (including rent) than the Europe average and 28% higher for consumer prices excluding rent, though rent is only slightly higher at +3% above the regional benchmark. It stands out in Europe for its exceptional quality of life, strong purchasing power, and high GDP per capita, making it pricier than most regional peers but offering excellent value in safety, healthcare, and work-life balance. Copenhagen is the most expensive city, while places like Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg provide more affordable options.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
€1,200–1,800 (9,000–13,500 DKK) — modest shared housing outside center, local groceries, public transport, no dining out
Comfortable
€2,100–2,800 (16,000–21,000 DKK) — 1BR apartment, mix of home cooking and occasional restaurants, gym, entertainment
Family of four
€5,000–7,000 (38,000–52,000 DKK) — 3BR housing, international schooling, car or family transport, imported goods, frequent outings

Denmark offers strong value for money despite being 21% pricier overall than the Europe average, thanks to superior quality of life, high purchasing power, and efficient public services that stretch your budget further in practice.

Wirtschaft & Lebenshaltungskosten in Denmark
Lebensmittel & Gastronomie

Günstige Mahlzeit im Restaurant

100-300 kr
Ø: 200 kr
0.0% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Mahlzeit für 2, Restaurant Mittelklasse (3 Gänge)

500-1200 kr
Ø: 850 kr
+6.5% vs. vor 3 Monaten

McMeal bei McDonald's (oder vergleichbares Combo-Menü)

80-110 kr
Ø: 95 kr
+2.7% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Inländisches Bier (0,5L vom Fass)

40-70 kr
Ø: 55 kr
0.0% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Wohnen & Immobilien

Wohnung (1 Zimmer) im Stadtzentrum

5000-13000 kr
Ø: 9000 kr
-7.7% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Wohnung (1 Zimmer) außerhalb des Zentrums

3800-10000 kr
Ø: 6900 kr
-12.1% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Wohnung (3 Zimmer) im Stadtzentrum

9000-22658.82 kr
Ø: 15829.41 kr
-2.6% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Wohnung (3 Zimmer) außerhalb des Zentrums

7000-16000 kr
Ø: 11500 kr
1.3% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Verkehr & Transport

Einzelfahrschein (ÖPNV)

20-30 kr
Ø: 25 kr
0.0% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Hähnchenfilet (1kg)

40-110 kr
Ø: 75 kr
+7.1% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Monatliche ÖPNV-Karte

420-1000 kr
Ø: 710 kr
-11.3% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Benzin (1L)

13.69-15 kr
Ø: 14.34 kr
-0.3% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Nebenkosten & Kommunikation

Nebenkosten für 85m²-Wohnung

896.74-2223.08 kr
Ø: 1559.91 kr
-9.4% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Internet (60 Mbit/s+, Flatrate)

199-350 kr
Ø: 274.5 kr
-0.2% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Mobilfunktarif (10GB+ Daten)

50-199 kr
Ø: 124.5 kr
-3.9% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Lebensmittelpreise

Milch (1L)

11.5-16 kr
Ø: 13.75 kr
1.1% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Weißbrot (500g)

10-40 kr
Ø: 25 kr
-9.1% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Eier (12 Stück)

21.6-40 kr
Ø: 30.8 kr
+2.7% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Lokaler Käse (1kg)

49.95-200 kr
Ø: 124.97 kr
+10.6% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Freizeit & Sport

Fitnessstudio, Monatsbeitrag

190-450 kr
Ø: 320 kr
+8.7% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Tennisplatz (1 Stunde, Wochenende)

120-250 kr
Ø: 185 kr
-7.5% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Kinokarte

100-150 kr
Ø: 125 kr
0.0% vs. vor 3 Monaten

Kita / Kindergarten (monatlich, privat)

2600-6500 kr
Ø: 4550 kr
+21.3% vs. vor 3 Monaten
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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