Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Frederikshavn

For one person, living is cheaper in Frederikshavn: $2,079 a month against $4,049 in London, rent and utilities included – about $23,600 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

London
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
$4,049
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Frederikshavn
🇩🇰 Denmark
$2,079
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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in London and in Frederikshavn

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in London and in Frederikshavn actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

A single person spends $4,049 per month in London vs $2,079 in Frederikshavn, rent included.

  • London $4,049
  • Frederikshavn $2,079

A couple spends around $5,827 per month in London vs $3,321 in Frederikshavn, rent included.

  • London $5,827
  • Frederikshavn $3,321

A family of three spends $7,605 per month in London vs $4,562 in Frederikshavn, rent included.

  • London $7,605
  • Frederikshavn $4,562

London costs about 95% more than Frederikshavn, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in transport.

Both London and Frederikshavn sit above the global median – London by 199%, Frederikshavn by 53%.

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$27.09 £20.33
$27.05 DKK 180
0.15%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$104 £78.3
$109 DKK 723
-3.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.86 £8.15
$13.50 DKK 89.8
-19.56%
Cappuccino
$5.60 £4.20
$6.12 DKK 40.69
-8.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.05 £2.29
$4.37 DKK 29.07
-30.21%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.28 £1.71
$3.16 DKK 21.00
-27.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.23 £6.92
$7.80 DKK 51.9
18.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.95 £5.96
$6.77 DKK 45.01
17.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.83 £1.37
$1.87 DKK 12.42
-2.14%
White Bread (500g)
$2.05 £1.54
$3.63 DKK 24.15
-43.53%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.47 £1.86
$2.28 DKK 15.14
8.33%
Eggs
$5.12 £3.84
$4.95 DKK 32.90
3.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.89 £9.67
$12.20 DKK 81.2
5.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.84 £8.14
$11.89 DKK 79.1
-8.83%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$17.03 £12.78
$23.49 DKK 156
-27.50%
Apples (1kg)
$3.07 £2.30
$3.56 DKK 23.67
-13.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.38 £1.03
$3.29 DKK 21.88
-58.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.99 £2.24
$3.34 DKK 22.23
-10.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.39 £2.54
$4.45 DKK 29.58
-23.82%
Potato (1kg)
$1.60 £1.20
$1.29 DKK 8.59
24.03%
Onion (1kg)
$1.80 £1.35
$1.29 DKK 8.57
39.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.41 £1.06
$1.76 DKK 11.71
-19.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 £1.36
$0.91 DKK 6.07
98.90%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$23.92 £17.94
$9.13 DKK 60.7
161.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.54 £10.16
$7.26 DKK 48.27
86.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.23 £2.42
$1.81 DKK 12.04
78.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 £3.29
$1.66 DKK 11.07
164.46%
🚌 Getting Around
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.92 £2.94
$3.69 DKK 24.51
6.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$243 £182
$93.7 DKK 623
159.00%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.58 £4.18
$5.93 DKK 39.45
-5.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.27 £2.46
$1.88 DKK 12.53
73.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$58.4 £43.81
$51.2 DKK 340
14.15%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.08 £1.56
$2.25 DKK 14.96
-7.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.8K £29.1K
$49.8K DKK 331.4K
-22.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.6K £30.5K
$48.6K DKK 323.2K
-16.42%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$380 £285
$153 DKK 1,015
148.97%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.62 £13.97
$14.11 DKK 93.9
31.96%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.45 £30.35
$27.00 DKK 180
49.81%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$61.3 £45.95
$31.25 DKK 208
96.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.41 £16.07
$24.18 DKK 161
-11.46%
Cinema Ticket
$18.09 £13.57
$18.03 DKK 120
0.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,905 £2,180
$452 DKK 3,006
542.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$35.5K £26.6K
$2,667 DKK 17.7K
1231.27%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$116 £87.3
$110 DKK 731
5.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$54.5 £40.89
$49.48 DKK 329
10.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$128 £95.8
$114 DKK 758
12.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$167 £125
$137 DKK 914
21.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,852 £2,140
$563 DKK 3,743
406.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,269 £1,702
$721 DKK 4,797
214.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$5,250 £3,939
$1,042 DKK 6,927
404.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,752 £2,815
$1,257 DKK 8,360
198.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$18.5K £13.9K
$3,467 DKK 23.1K
434.21%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$8,100 £6,077
$2,287 DKK 15.2K
254.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
London
Frederikshavn
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$5,109 £3,833
$4,503 DKK 29.9K
13.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.74
4.17
13.67%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for London: October 19, 2026

Last update for Frederikshavn: October 18, 2026

Monthly budget structure
Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.
Accommodation & Living
London
$2.3K
Frederikshavn
$721 68.2% $1.5K
Monthly Utilities & Internet
London
$439
Frederikshavn
$194 55.9% $245
Eating Out
London
$400
Frederikshavn
$413 3.3% $13
Groceries & Markets
London
$353
Frederikshavn
$375 6.1% $22
Getting Around
London
$280
Frederikshavn
$124 55.8% $157
Clothing & Footwear
London
$209
Frederikshavn
$185 11.7% $25
Sport & Entertainment
London
$97
Frederikshavn
$67 30.9% $30

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom costs $2,852 in London versus $563 in Frederikshavn. Rent is usually the largest line item in a monthly budget, so the gap here sets the tone for the overall comparison.

Salaries run about 13% higher in London, which partly offsets the higher cost of living there. Purchasing power depends on which expenses matter most to you.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $104 in London versus $109 in Frederikshavn. Monthly groceries follow the same trend: $353 vs $375 – making London the more affordable choice for daily food spending.

Good to know
🇬🇧 London
🇩🇰 Frederikshavn
🕒 Local time
16:57 4:57 PM
17:57 5:57 PM
1 h ahead of London
🌤 Weather
👥 Population
8,908,083 Capital
23,423
💱 Currency
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DKK, USD, EUR to GBP – British Pound Converter

British Pound exchange rates as of October 21, 2026: 1 USD = 0.75 GBP (1 GBP = 1.33 USD). 1 EUR = 0.843 GBP (1 GBP = 1.19 EUR).

Danish Krone exchange rates as of October 21, 2026: 1 USD = 6.65 DKK (1 DKK = 0.15 USD). 1 EUR = 7.48 DKK (1 DKK = 0.134 EUR).

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London vs Frederikshavn: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frederikshavn cheaper than London?
Yes – London is pricier by about 95%, and outside of rent the gap shows up most in transport.
What income do you need for each city?
For a comfortable life, plan on about $6,073 per month in London and $3,118 in Frederikshavn. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.
Which city has lower housing costs?
Rent is clearly cheaper in Frederikshavn, especially for central apartments. Housing is actually the single biggest factor behind the overall cost gap between these two cities.
What are total monthly expenses in London and in Frederikshavn?
Monthly expenses with rent come to $4,049 in London and $2,079 in Frederikshavn. That's a gap of about 95%.
Which city has cheaper public transport?
Public transport costs about 159% less in Frederikshavn. For daily commuters, that gap adds up to noticeable savings over a year.
Is $2,500 a realistic budget for living in London or in Frederikshavn?
A $2,500 monthly budget goes further in Frederikshavn, where all-in costs run around $2,079, than in London at $4,049. In Frederikshavn it covers expenses comfortably, while in London it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.
Is London or Frederikshavn more family-friendly?
Families tend to lean toward Frederikshavn – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.
Which city is safer, London or Frederikshavn?
Both have safer and rougher neighborhoods, but overall safety is comparable to other large cities. Neighborhood choice matters more than the city-level comparison – central, well-trafficked areas feel secure in both.
Which city is the better choice to relocate to?
If budget matters most, go with Frederikshavn. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, London makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.

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