Cost of Living in Denmark - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Denmark
Address: DK

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,280 (excluding rent), and $2,415 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $3,178 (excluding rent), and $4,984 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$22.98 DKK 148

$15.33 DKK 98.6

$45.97 DKK 296

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$109 DKK 700

$77.8 DKK 500

$170 DKK 1,096

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$14.84 DKK 95.4

$12.49 DKK 80.3

$16.40 DKK 105

Cappuccino

$6.30 DKK 40.50

$4.53 DKK 29.12

$8.34 DKK 53.6

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

$4.02 DKK 25.87

$2.42 DKK 15.56

$6.03 DKK 38.80

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.05 DKK 19.60

$2.27 DKK 14.59

$4.38 DKK 28.18

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$8.31 DKK 53.4

$6.05 DKK 38.88

$10.57 DKK 68.0

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.69 DKK 49.42

$5.38 DKK 34.58

$9.99 DKK 64.3

Milk (1 liter)

$2.15 DKK 13.86

$1.76 DKK 11.32

$2.51 DKK 16.13

White Bread (500g)

$3.58 DKK 22.99

$1.59 DKK 10.24

$7.17 DKK 46.11

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.53 DKK 16.26

$1.59 DKK 10.20

$3.97 DKK 25.53

Eggs

$5.09 DKK 32.72

$2.80 DKK 18.00

$6.54 DKK 42.07

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.54 DKK 93.5

$7.22 DKK 46.44

$28.26 DKK 182

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.82 DKK 76.0

$6.24 DKK 40.12

$15.59 DKK 100

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.35 DKK 112

$8.43 DKK 54.2

$30.61 DKK 197

Apples (1kg)

$3.25 DKK 20.88

$1.87 DKK 12.02

$4.36 DKK 28.06

Banana (1kg)

$3.27 DKK 21.00

$2.28 DKK 14.65

$6.07 DKK 39.04

Oranges (1kg)

$3.60 DKK 23.14

$1.92 DKK 12.33

$6.76 DKK 43.48

Tomato (1kg)

$4.66 DKK 29.94

$2.26 DKK 14.54

$7.53 DKK 48.41

Potato (1kg)

$2.16 DKK 13.86

$1.20 DKK 7.74

$3.01 DKK 19.35

Onion (1kg)

$2.05 DKK 13.17

$1.27 DKK 8.17

$3.17 DKK 20.41

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.17 DKK 13.98

$1.57 DKK 10.13

$3.15 DKK 20.25

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.46 DKK 9.40

$0.71 DKK 4.57

$2.37 DKK 15.21

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$10.07 DKK 64.7

$9.27 DKK 59.6

$11.80 DKK 75.9

Wine (Bottle)

$10.42 DKK 67.0

$7.98 DKK 51.3

$15.96 DKK 103

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.95 DKK 12.56

$1.21 DKK 7.80

$3.19 DKK 20.50

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.60 DKK 16.73

$1.59 DKK 10.25

$4.63 DKK 29.76

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$3.70 DKK 23.78

$3.08 DKK 19.82

$4.62 DKK 29.73

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$91.8 DKK 590

$61.2 DKK 393

$184 DKK 1,180

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$7.95 DKK 51.1

$6.36 DKK 40.91

$15.90 DKK 102

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.05 DKK 13.20

$1.55 DKK 9.96

$3.43 DKK 22.08

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$78.1 DKK 502

$62.5 DKK 402

$125 DKK 803

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.17 DKK 13.96

$2.04 DKK 13.14

$2.32 DKK 14.91

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

$50.0K DKK 321.7K

$43.8K DKK 281.5K

$54.7K DKK 351.9K

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

$50.0K DKK 321.8K

$45.7K DKK 294.0K

$54.7K DKK 351.8K

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

$235 DKK 1,508

$148 DKK 951

$392 DKK 2,517

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

$19.76 DKK 127

$9.30 DKK 59.8

$30.84 DKK 198

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$42.46 DKK 273

$31.50 DKK 203

$55.1 DKK 354

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$44.12 DKK 284

$29.06 DKK 187

$70.7 DKK 455

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$32.10 DKK 206

$15.42 DKK 99.1

$46.24 DKK 297

Cinema Ticket

$19.10 DKK 123

$15.28 DKK 98.3

$22.91 DKK 147

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

$525 DKK 3,376

$382 DKK 2,454

$763 DKK 4,908

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$7,005 DKK 45.0K

$3,718 DKK 23.9K

$17.3K DKK 111.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$115 DKK 737

$61.2 DKK 394

$153 DKK 984

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$46.76 DKK 301

$30.58 DKK 197

$76.5 DKK 492

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$122 DKK 787

$76.7 DKK 493

$184 DKK 1,184

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$170 DKK 1,095

$107 DKK 686

$229 DKK 1,470

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,241 DKK 7,978

$789 DKK 5,070

$2,366 DKK 15.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$942 DKK 6,057

$578 DKK 3,714

$1,858 DKK 11.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,108 DKK 13.6K

$1,328 DKK 8,542

$3,907 DKK 25.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,578 DKK 10.1K

$1,005 DKK 6,460

$2,519 DKK 16.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,993 DKK 38.5K

$3,131 DKK 20.1K

$11.0K DKK 70.5K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,297 DKK 27.6K

$2,097 DKK 13.5K

$7,406 DKK 47.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,266 DKK 27.4K

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 18, 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	$1,094	$2,019	$2,782	$3,909	109.09	199.32
2	Aalborg	114194	114	$1,285	$2,253	$3,228	$4,841	229.53	256.39
3	Aarhus	273077	122	$1,225	$2,390	$3,246	$5,327	207.55	285.15
4	Assens	6000	115	$1,329	$2,301	$2,970	$4,806	30.6	206.57
5	Ballerup	39087	150	$1,056	$3,031	$3,319	$6,332	49.4	286.9
6	Billund	6200	92	$1,096	$1,836	$2,761	$4,386	40.02	188.67
7	Birkerød	20539	97	$1,014	$1,946	$2,526	$3,936	63.39	260.82
8	Brabrand	19350	106	$1,107	$2,144	$2,750	$4,564	245.66	285.15
9	Brøndby	35322	140	$1,206	$2,806	$3,508	$5,174	94.91	302.05
10	Bylderup-Bov	2800	90	$908	$1,801	$2,501	$4,007	22.32	199.32
11	Copenhagen	613288	153	$1,368	$3,067	$3,615	$6,405	66.04	295.57
12	Esbjerg	72398	101	$1,305	$1,968	$2,831	$4,256	39.83	247.68
13	Faaborg	7000	115	$1,218	$2,311	$3,014	$4,706	25.01	219.69
14	Fredericia	41044	106	$1,099	$2,109	$2,613	$4,381	24.63	232.49
15	Frederiksberg	-	109	$1,401	$2,185	$3,288	$5,709	159.54	300.25
16	Frederikshavn	23423	94	$1,169	$1,845	$3,431	$4,320	204.23	213.52
17	Frederikssund	16254	106	$1,099	$2,087	$3,068	$4,588	52.43	294.92
18	Glostrup	-	109	$1,281	$2,151	$3,776	$4,746	35.5	289.16
19	Greve Strand	42824	106	$1,391	$2,080	$3,333	$4,507	27.55	305.1
20	Gribskov	-	97	$982	$1,948	$2,381	$3,952	146.26	268.01
21	Grindsted	9700	106	$1,039	$2,101	$3,033	$4,535	45.34	188.67
22	Haderslev	21973	100	$1,083	$1,970	$2,934	$4,009	231.87	196.16
23	Hellerup	75805	106	$1,093	$2,161	$3,631	$6,155	219.25	288.21
24	Helsingor	47364	121	$1,246	$2,396	$2,781	$4,778	163.87	261.26
25	Herning	44557	98	$1,339	$1,942	$2,984	$4,684	50.85	230.31
26	Hillerod	32698	124	$1,241	$2,453	$2,900	$4,901	65.75	287.91
27	Hjorring	25994	100	$1,150	$1,971	$2,459	$4,258	339.43	206.06
28	Holstebro	36199	98	$1,257	$1,955	$2,977	$4,296	8.39	199.7
29	Horsens	58646	104	$1,348	$2,096	$3,034	$4,741	218.61	235.58
30	Hvidovre	51202	106	$1,075	$2,118	$2,750	$4,568	39.18	302.17
31	Koge	37040	105	$1,347	$2,099	$3,328	$4,416	173.56	287.75
32	Kolding	60508	101	$1,286	$2,005	$3,174	$4,377	25.99	224.39
33	Kongens Lyngby	53501	110	$1,189	$2,202	$2,906	$5,574	58	290.21
34	Lolland	-	107	$1,163	$2,153	$3,055	$4,606	128.01	228.08
35	Naestved	43508	124	$1,283	$2,478	$3,107	$4,856	13.98	278.94
36	Nyborg	17164	115	$1,157	$2,335	$3,185	$4,721	73.91	236.96
37	Nykobing Falster	16778	102	$1,084	$2,061	$2,647	$3,963	81.18	241.03
38	Odder	12093	106	$1,311	$2,089	$3,320	$4,651	17.1	241.13
39	Odense	178210	116	$1,272	$2,308	$3,327	$4,867	21.11	255.4
40	Randers	62687	103	$1,294	$2,067	$2,720	$4,100	141.09	252.33
41	Ringsted	22657	107	$1,067	$2,094	$3,164	$4,594	34.78	273.04
42	Roskilde	50781	126	$1,322	$2,490	$3,204	$5,417	91.11	280.62
43	Silkeborg	43313	117	$1,056	$2,350	$3,221	$4,503	126.33	240.73
44	Skive	-	106	$1,213	$2,143	$2,951	$4,543	157.08	207.32
45	Skjern	7800	106	$1,147	$2,111	$2,730	$4,552	41.73	183
46	Slagelse	33777	104	$1,264	$2,040	$3,174	$4,423	127.51	266.33
47	Slangerup	6800	107	$1,120	$2,101	$3,245	$4,519	46.58	294.92
48	Soeborg	-	106	$1,362	$2,136	$3,606	$4,614	-	-
49	Sonderborg	27785	96	$1,234	$1,893	$3,098	$3,955	60.37	190.83
50	Struer	10375	106	$1,254	$2,089	$3,147	$4,599	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.