Cost of Living in Denmark - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Denmark
Address: DK

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,250 (excluding rent), and $2,472 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $3,193 (excluding rent), and $5,062 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$23.68 DKK 152

$15.79 DKK 102

$47.37 DKK 305

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$109 DKK 698

$77.6 DKK 499

$170 DKK 1,093

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$14.62 DKK 94.0

$12.31 DKK 79.2

$16.16 DKK 104

Cappuccino

$6.46 DKK 41.54

$4.64 DKK 29.87

$8.56 DKK 55.0

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.20 DKK 26.99

$2.52 DKK 16.23

$6.30 DKK 40.48

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.09 DKK 19.86

$2.30 DKK 14.78

$4.44 DKK 28.55

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$8.58 DKK 55.2

$6.25 DKK 40.18

$10.93 DKK 70.3

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.72 DKK 49.67

$5.41 DKK 34.76

$10.04 DKK 64.6

Milk (1 liter)

$2.09 DKK 13.44

$1.71 DKK 10.98

$2.43 DKK 15.65

White Bread (500g)

$3.57 DKK 22.93

$1.59 DKK 10.21

$7.15 DKK 46.00

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.54 DKK 16.33

$1.59 DKK 10.25

$3.99 DKK 25.65

Eggs

$5.11 DKK 32.88

$2.81 DKK 18.10

$6.58 DKK 42.29

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.10 DKK 90.7

$7.01 DKK 45.04

$27.40 DKK 176

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.97 DKK 77.0

$6.32 DKK 40.64

$15.80 DKK 102

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.29 DKK 111

$8.40 DKK 54.0

$30.50 DKK 196

Apples (1kg)

$3.28 DKK 21.06

$1.89 DKK 12.13

$4.40 DKK 28.30

Banana (1kg)

$3.32 DKK 21.33

$2.31 DKK 14.88

$6.17 DKK 39.67

Oranges (1kg)

$3.75 DKK 24.10

$2.00 DKK 12.85

$7.04 DKK 45.29

Tomato (1kg)

$4.74 DKK 30.45

$2.30 DKK 14.78

$7.66 DKK 49.22

Potato (1kg)

$2.19 DKK 14.07

$1.22 DKK 7.86

$3.06 DKK 19.65

Onion (1kg)

$2.02 DKK 13.00

$1.25 DKK 8.06

$3.13 DKK 20.15

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.08 DKK 13.35

$1.50 DKK 9.67

$3.01 DKK 19.34

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.48 DKK 9.51

$0.72 DKK 4.62

$2.39 DKK 15.39

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.78 DKK 62.9

$9.01 DKK 57.9

$11.46 DKK 73.7

Wine (Bottle)

$10.29 DKK 66.2

$7.88 DKK 50.7

$15.76 DKK 101

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.89 DKK 12.13

$1.17 DKK 7.53

$3.08 DKK 19.79

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.57 DKK 16.51

$1.57 DKK 10.11

$4.57 DKK 29.36

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$3.77 DKK 24.23

$3.14 DKK 20.19

$4.71 DKK 30.29

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$94.6 DKK 608

$63.1 DKK 405

$189 DKK 1,216

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$7.64 DKK 49.15

$6.12 DKK 39.33

$15.29 DKK 98.3

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.11 DKK 13.55

$1.59 DKK 10.23

$3.52 DKK 22.67

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$77.2 DKK 496

$61.8 DKK 397

$124 DKK 794

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.28 DKK 14.68

$2.15 DKK 13.82

$2.44 DKK 15.67

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$50.1K DKK 322.2K

$43.8K DKK 281.9K

$54.8K DKK 352.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$50.4K DKK 324.3K

$46.1K DKK 296.3K

$55.1K DKK 354.5K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$231 DKK 1,487

$146 DKK 938

$386 DKK 2,482

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$19.43 DKK 125

$9.14 DKK 58.8

$30.31 DKK 195

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$41.62 DKK 268

$30.88 DKK 199

$54.0 DKK 347

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.19 DKK 291

$29.76 DKK 191

$72.4 DKK 466

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$32.58 DKK 209

$15.64 DKK 101

$46.92 DKK 302

Cinema Ticket

$19.45 DKK 125

$15.56 DKK 100

$23.33 DKK 150

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$537 DKK 3,455

$391 DKK 2,512

$781 DKK 5,025

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,881 DKK 44.2K

$3,652 DKK 23.5K

$17.0K DKK 109.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$116 DKK 746

$61.9 DKK 398

$155 DKK 995

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$46.65 DKK 300

$30.51 DKK 196

$76.3 DKK 491

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$121 DKK 781

$76.1 DKK 489

$183 DKK 1,174

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$171 DKK 1,103

$108 DKK 691

$230 DKK 1,481

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,202 DKK 7,728

$764 DKK 4,912

$2,292 DKK 14.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$936 DKK 6,017

$574 DKK 3,690

$1,846 DKK 11.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,059 DKK 13.2K

$1,298 DKK 8,343

$3,816 DKK 24.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,557 DKK 10.0K

$991 DKK 6,373

$2,485 DKK 16.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$6,053 DKK 38.9K

$3,144 DKK 20.2K

$11.0K DKK 70.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,349 DKK 28.0K

$2,161 DKK 13.9K

$7,393 DKK 47.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,178 DKK 26.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.19

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

Last update: January 13, 2026

By City in Denmark

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Aabenraa	16274	99	$1,031	$1,950	$2,958	$3,935	109.09	199.32
2	Aalborg	114194	114	$1,294	$2,316	$3,215	$4,741	229.53	256.39
3	Aarhus	273077	122	$1,204	$2,395	$3,189	$5,152	207.55	285.15
4	Assens	6000	115	$1,478	$2,261	$3,001	$4,841	30.6	206.57
5	Ballerup	39087	150	$1,157	$3,038	$2,862	$6,203	49.4	286.9
6	Billund	6200	92	$1,226	$1,818	$2,965	$4,343	40.02	188.67
7	Birkerød	20539	97	$1,063	$1,921	$2,829	$3,927	63.39	260.82
8	Brabrand	19350	106	$1,180	$2,092	$3,559	$4,498	245.66	285.15
9	Brøndby	35322	140	$1,417	$2,748	$3,630	$5,312	94.91	302.05
10	Bylderup-Bov	2800	90	$923	$1,819	$2,352	$4,103	22.32	199.32
11	Copenhagen	613288	153	$1,382	$3,016	$3,571	$6,415	66.04	295.57
12	Esbjerg	72398	101	$1,025	$1,999	$3,132	$4,387	39.83	247.68
13	Faaborg	7000	115	$1,219	$2,325	$3,664	$4,815	25.01	219.69
14	Fredericia	41044	106	$1,201	$2,124	$2,898	$4,367	24.63	232.49
15	Frederiksberg	-	109	$1,352	$2,196	$3,742	$5,605	159.54	300.25
16	Frederikshavn	23423	94	$1,308	$1,883	$3,439	$4,327	204.23	213.52
17	Frederikssund	16254	106	$1,314	$2,148	$2,895	$4,576	52.43	294.92
18	Glostrup	-	109	$1,420	$2,205	$3,158	$4,674	35.5	289.16
19	Greve Strand	42824	106	$1,280	$2,134	$3,261	$4,534	27.55	305.1
20	Gribskov	-	97	$1,113	$1,943	$2,922	$4,020	146.26	268.01
21	Grindsted	9700	106	$1,321	$2,111	$2,859	$4,508	45.34	188.67
22	Haderslev	21973	100	$1,082	$1,982	$2,689	$4,009	231.87	196.16
23	Hellerup	75805	106	$1,265	$2,107	$3,196	$6,069	219.25	288.21
24	Helsingor	47364	121	$1,054	$2,388	$3,392	$4,920	163.87	261.26
25	Herning	44557	98	$1,039	$1,977	$3,258	$4,748	50.85	230.31
26	Hillerod	32698	124	$1,093	$2,444	$3,501	$4,978	65.75	287.91
27	Hjorring	25994	100	$1,020	$2,004	$2,618	$4,342	339.43	206.06
28	Holstebro	36199	98	$994	$1,916	$2,858	$4,360	8.39	199.7
29	Horsens	58646	104	$1,274	$2,078	$3,002	$4,773	218.61	235.58
30	Hvidovre	51202	106	$1,114	$2,086	$3,306	$4,542	39.18	302.17
31	Koge	37040	105	$1,115	$2,081	$2,693	$4,346	173.56	287.75
32	Kolding	60508	101	$1,369	$2,003	$3,542	$4,449	25.99	224.39
33	Kongens Lyngby	53501	110	$1,460	$2,167	$3,458	$5,538	58	290.21
34	Lolland	-	107	$1,402	$2,136	$2,798	$4,642	128.01	228.08
35	Naestved	43508	124	$1,139	$2,488	$2,821	$4,835	13.98	278.94
36	Nyborg	17164	115	$1,301	$2,285	$3,705	$4,784	73.91	236.96
37	Nykobing Falster	16778	102	$1,154	$1,992	$2,954	$3,973	81.18	241.03
38	Odder	12093	106	$1,227	$2,153	$2,711	$4,495	17.1	241.13
39	Odense	178210	116	$1,255	$2,348	$3,339	$4,846	21.11	255.4
40	Randers	62687	103	$1,294	$2,074	$2,892	$4,225	141.09	252.33
41	Ringsted	22657	107	$1,210	$2,169	$3,645	$4,656	34.78	273.04
42	Roskilde	50781	126	$1,330	$2,491	$3,206	$5,383	91.11	280.62
43	Silkeborg	43313	117	$1,345	$2,305	$3,269	$4,592	126.33	240.73
44	Skive	-	106	$1,313	$2,150	$2,998	$4,693	157.08	207.32
45	Skjern	7800	106	$1,341	$2,154	$2,701	$4,592	41.73	183
46	Slagelse	33777	104	$1,148	$2,092	$3,478	$4,434	127.51	266.33
47	Slangerup	6800	107	$1,069	$2,131	$2,973	$4,582	46.58	294.92
48	Soeborg	-	106	$1,241	$2,075	$3,440	$4,498	-	-
49	Sonderborg	27785	96	$1,309	$1,894	$2,881	$4,065	60.37	190.83
50	Struer	10375	106	$1,366	$2,110	$3,602	$4,565	27.83	192.58

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Cost of Living in Denmark - Frequently Asked Questions

Denmark sits toward the higher end of the Europe-wide cost spectrum, yet many travelers, expats, and digital nomads find it offers excellent value in exchange for safety, superb infrastructure, and quality services. In Copenhagen and other big cities, housing and dining can feel premium, while smaller towns and coastal areas often deliver more breathing room and a relaxed pace. People often compare it with other parts of Europe, noting the Cost of Living in Denmark as a benchmark. The overall impression depends on your routines – seasonality, longer leases, and making smart choices about groceries and local markets can balance the experience with comfort. Tip: Look for longer-term stays to access better rates.

When you search for a place to live, focus on proximity to public transport, bike-friendly routes, and neighborhood amenities. Food culture emphasizes fresh markets, seasonal produce, and mindful dining rather than routine take-out. Public transport is strong, and a transit pass can simplify daily trips. For remote work, explore co-working spaces with reliable wifi and quiet zones. Plan errands by mapping weekly routes to groceries, pharmacies, and post offices. Denmark living cost awareness helps you budget weekly groceries and occasional meals out. Tip: Create a simple routine that clusters errands to minimize trips.

Quality of life in Denmark often comes from a thoughtful mix of budgeting, season-aware planning, and neighborhood fit. Build a simple budgeting framework that divides housing, groceries, transport, and leisure, then adjust with the seasons. In milder weeks, outdoor activities and cafes shape daily life; else, indoor coworking and cultural events take center stage. Look for neighborhoods with easy transit connections, access to parks, and a sense of community. Save by cooking at home with local produce, cycling, and taking advantage of free public spaces and museums on certain days. Tip: Test-drive several areas before committing to a long lease.