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Cost of Living & Prices:
Denmark vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Denmark vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.4 times less for grocery shopping in Denmark than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.82 USD in Denmark and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Denmark.

2.82 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.42 USD in Denmark and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

2.42 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.81 USD in Denmark and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Denmark.

15.81 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.79 USD in Denmark and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Denmark.

9.79 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.13 USD in Denmark and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Denmark.

11.13 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.4 USD in Denmark and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Denmark.

8.40 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.87 USD in Denmark and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Denmark.

1.87 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.63 USD for 12 eggs in Denmark and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Denmark.

4.63 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 USD in Denmark and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Denmark.

2.20 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.24 USD in Denmark and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Denmark.

20.24 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.93 USD in Denmark and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32% lower in Denmark.

1.93 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.05 USD in Denmark and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Denmark.

3.05 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.1 USD in Denmark and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Denmark.

12.10 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.85 USD in Denmark and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in the United States.

1.85 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.5 USD in Denmark and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Denmark.

1.50 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.63 USD in Denmark and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Denmark.

2.63 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.78 USD in Denmark and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Denmark.

1.78 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.46 USD in Denmark and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Denmark.

2.46 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.47 USD in Denmark and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in the United States.

18.47 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.03 USD in Denmark and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Denmark.

4.03 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.24 USD in Denmark and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Denmark.

1.24 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Denmark vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times more for meals in restaurants in Denmark than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.81 USD in Denmark and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

5.81 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.24 USD in Denmark and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United States.

3.24 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 USD in Denmark and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Denmark.

7.00 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.3 USD in Denmark and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Denmark.

6.30 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.89 USD in Denmark and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Denmark.

11.89 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 111.94 USD in Denmark and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

111.94 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.59 USD in Denmark and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Denmark.

19.59 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.69 USD in Denmark and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

2.69 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Denmark vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.18 times more for fuel in Denmark than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 USD in Denmark and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in the United States.

1.94 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.14 USD in Denmark and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United States.

2.14 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times more for transportation in Denmark than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 75.56 USD in Denmark and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Denmark.

75.56 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.36 USD in Denmark and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

3.36 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.95 USD in Denmark and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in the United States.

83.95 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.24 USD in Denmark and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

2.24 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7 USD in Denmark and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the United States.

7.00 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Denmark vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.79 USD in Denmark and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Denmark.

16.79 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.54 USD in Denmark and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Denmark.

40.54 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 USD in Denmark and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Denmark.

24.42 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 times less for renting an apartment in Denmark than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1760 USD in Denmark and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Denmark.

1 760 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1273 USD in Denmark and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Denmark.

1 273 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2726 USD in Denmark and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Denmark.

2 726 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2030 USD in Denmark and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Denmark.

2 030 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.81 times less for buying an apartment in Denmark than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7726 USD in Denmark and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Denmark.

7 726 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5251 USD in Denmark and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Denmark.

5 251 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Denmark vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Denmark is 1.66 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3617 USD in Denmark and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 39.7% lower in Denmark.

3 617 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Denmark vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
104 USD

Two stars

122 USD
146 USD

Three stars

143 USD
195 USD

Four stars

168 USD
252 USD

Five stars

471 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Denmark: 17 cities, 173 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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