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Denmark

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Cities tracked
12
Local currency
kr
84
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
194 passports
Official policy
Safety index
75 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
236 Mbps
118 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
55.9%
VAT 25% · Corp 22%
Denmark

About Denmark

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,010
Family of 4 / mo
$2,602
Internet
212.71Mbps
Interest rate
3.1%
Inflation
1.3%
Population
5.93M

Denmark is a beautiful country in Northern Europe known for its stunning landscapes, friendly people, and rich history. It is made up of the Jutland Peninsula and over 400 islands, with Zealand being the largest. The capital city, Copenhagen, is famous for its colorful buildings, historic sites, and the iconic Little Mermaid statue.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $137.64
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $133.72
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $57.34
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $190.68

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.16
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $4,643

Food - Beverages

  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $9.67
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $7.36
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $4.61
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $3.76
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $8.71

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $116.1
  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $25.16
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $15.48

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.5
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $2.26
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $7.34
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.98
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $5.17
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $15.11
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $13.06
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $19.2
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.85
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $3.85
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $3.91
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $5.03

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $638.2
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $446.26
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,395
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,036
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,505
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,855

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $595.13
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $48.03
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $32.87
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $21.28
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $8,061

Transportation

  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $52,182
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $52,245
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $87.56
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $4.67
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $9.67
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $4.64
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $94.81

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $46.26
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $252.59
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How we calculate these numbers

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