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Cost of Living & Prices:
Denmark vs. United States

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Grocery

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Denmark vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.25 times less for grocery shopping in Denmark than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Denmark and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Denmark.

2.88 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.04 EUR (3.55 USD) in Denmark and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United States.

3.04 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.67 EUR (17.13 USD) in Denmark and 17.08 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Denmark.

14.67 EUR
17.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.38 EUR (10.95 USD) in Denmark and 15.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Denmark.

9.38 EUR
15.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.56 EUR (12.32 USD) in Denmark and 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Denmark.

10.56 EUR
13.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.71 EUR (10.16 USD) in Denmark and 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Denmark.

8.71 EUR
16.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Denmark and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Denmark.

1.56 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.84 EUR (5.65 USD) for 12 eggs in Denmark and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Denmark.

4.84 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Denmark and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Denmark.

2.11 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.34 EUR (20.24 USD) in Denmark and 21.41 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Denmark.

17.34 EUR
21.41 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.01 EUR (2.35 USD) in Denmark and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Denmark.

2.01 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.1 EUR (4.78 USD) in Denmark and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Denmark.

4.10 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.71 EUR (16 USD) in Denmark and 14.7 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Denmark.

13.71 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Denmark and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United States.

1.91 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Denmark and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Denmark.

1.90 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.3 EUR (3.85 USD) in Denmark and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Denmark.

3.30 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.27 EUR (2.65 USD) in Denmark and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Denmark.

2.27 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.95 EUR (3.44 USD) in Denmark and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Denmark.

2.95 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.82 EUR (18.47 USD) in Denmark and 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in the United States.

15.82 EUR
7.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.86 EUR (5.67 USD) in Denmark and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11% lower in Denmark.

4.86 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Denmark and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in Denmark.

1.49 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Denmark vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.05 times less for meals in restaurants in Denmark than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.82 EUR (6.8 USD) in Denmark and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

5.82 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.78 EUR (4.41 USD) in Denmark and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United States.

3.78 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.04 EUR (9.38 USD) in Denmark and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

8.04 EUR
6.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.37 EUR (8.6 USD) in Denmark and 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Denmark.

7.37 EUR
10.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.4 EUR (15.64 USD) in Denmark and 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

13.40 EUR
10.28 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 107.17 EUR (125.09 USD) in Denmark and 119.94 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Denmark.

107.17 EUR
119.94 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.99 EUR (25.67 USD) in Denmark and 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Denmark.

21.99 EUR
22.28 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.92 EUR (3.41 USD) in Denmark and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United States.

2.92 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Denmark vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.33 times more for fuel in Denmark than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Denmark and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in the United States.

1.86 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Denmark and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in the United States.

1.96 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.33 times more for transportation in Denmark than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 103.82 EUR (121.18 USD) in Denmark and 113.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Denmark.

103.82 EUR
113.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.22 EUR (3.75 USD) in Denmark and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in the United States.

3.22 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.1 EUR (108.67 USD) in Denmark and 35.98 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in the United States.

93.10 EUR
35.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.41 EUR (2.81 USD) in Denmark and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the United States.

2.41 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.7 EUR (7.82 USD) in Denmark and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United States.

6.70 EUR
4.28 EUR

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 17.42 EUR (20.33 USD) in Denmark and 17.13 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

17.42 EUR
17.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.77 EUR (55.76 USD) in Denmark and 135.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Denmark.

47.77 EUR
135.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 31.46 EUR (36.72 USD) in Denmark and 55.69 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Denmark.

31.46 EUR
55.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.1 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 1733 EUR (2023.37 USD) in Denmark and 3476 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Denmark.

1 733 EUR
3 476 EUR

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 1254 EUR (1463.58 USD) in Denmark and 2179 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Denmark.

1 254 EUR
2 179 EUR

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 3036 EUR (3543.38 USD) in Denmark and 7044 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Denmark.

3 036 EUR
7 044 EUR

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 2170 EUR (2533.12 USD) in Denmark and 4478 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Denmark.

2 170 EUR
4 478 EUR

Flats for sale

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Denmark vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.83 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 8155 EUR (9518.73 USD) in Denmark and 14869 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Denmark.

8 155 EUR
14 869 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5666 EUR (6613.72 USD) in Denmark and 10432 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Denmark.

5 666 EUR
10 432 EUR

Salary

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Denmark vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Denmark is 1.11 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3969 EUR (4632.74 USD) in Denmark and 4408 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 10% lower in Denmark.

3 969 EUR
4 408 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.9 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

144 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

404 EUR
515 EUR

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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