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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Denmark

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Grocery

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United States vs. Denmark - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Denmark.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.07 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (3.12 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Denmark.

5.07 EUR
2.70 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.32 EUR (2.68 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

2.07 EUR
2.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.21 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.14 EUR (17.45 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Denmark.

18.21 EUR
15.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.38 EUR (10.81 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Denmark.

15.62 EUR
9.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.12 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 10.66 EUR (12.29 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Denmark.

15.12 EUR
10.66 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.88 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8.04 EUR (9.27 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Denmark.

13.88 EUR
8.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.79 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.06 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Denmark.

2.79 EUR
1.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.11 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.43 EUR (5.11 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United States.

4.11 EUR
4.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.43 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Denmark.

3.41 EUR
2.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.68 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.56 EUR (20.24 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 19% lower in Denmark.

21.68 EUR
17.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.13 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Denmark.

2.46 EUR
1.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.71 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.93 EUR (3.37 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 21% lower in Denmark.

3.71 EUR
2.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.5 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.59 EUR (13.36 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Denmark.

14.50 EUR
11.59 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.04 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 39% lower in the United States.

1.08 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.65 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Denmark.

3.38 EUR
1.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.62 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.91 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Denmark.

4.62 EUR
2.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.7 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.96 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Denmark.

3.70 EUR
1.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.72 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Denmark.

7.13 EUR
2.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.79 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 16.03 EUR (18.47 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in the United States.

7.79 EUR
16.03 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.86 EUR (4.45 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Denmark.

5.42 EUR
3.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.37 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Denmark.

2.17 EUR
1.19 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Denmark - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.13 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Denmark.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 5.57 EUR (6.42 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

4.53 EUR
5.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.58 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.

2.43 EUR
3.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.94 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.72 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Denmark.

6.94 EUR
6.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.68 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 6.03 EUR (6.95 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Denmark.

8.68 EUR
6.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.41 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 11.39 EUR (13.13 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

10.41 EUR
11.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.77 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 107.23 EUR (123.58 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United States.

86.77 EUR
107.23 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.69 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 18.77 EUR (21.63 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Denmark.

21.69 EUR
18.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.98 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

1.91 EUR
2.58 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Denmark - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Denmark.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.94 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in the United States.

0.82 EUR
1.68 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.14 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 57% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.86 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Denmark - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.13 times less for transportation in the United States than in Denmark.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.94 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 72.38 EUR (83.42 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Denmark.

111.94 EUR
72.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.71 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in the United States.

2.39 EUR
3.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.03 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 80.42 EUR (92.68 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in the United States.

26.03 EUR
80.42 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.47 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
2.14 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.72 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United States.

3.90 EUR
6.70 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 16.08 EUR (18.54 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United States.

15.62 EUR
16.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.26 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 38.84 EUR (44.76 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Denmark.

85.26 EUR
38.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.97 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 23.39 EUR (26.96 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Denmark.

32.97 EUR
23.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Denmark - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.02 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Denmark.

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 3298 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1686 EUR (1942.97 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Denmark.

3 298 EUR
1 686 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 2065 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1220 EUR (1405.49 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Denmark.

2 065 EUR
1 220 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 6156 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2612 EUR (3009.82 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Denmark.

6 156 EUR
2 612 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 3564 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1944 EUR (2240.61 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Denmark.

3 564 EUR
1 944 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Denmark - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Denmark.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12389 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7401 EUR (8529.37 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Denmark.

12 389 EUR
7 401 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 8048 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5030 EUR (5796.79 USD) in Denmark. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Denmark.

8 048 EUR
5 030 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Denmark - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.5 times higher than in Denmark.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5204 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3465 EUR (3992.68 USD) in Denmark. The average salary is 33.4% lower in Denmark.

5 204 EUR
3 465 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90 EUR
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Two stars

127 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

169 EUR
124 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
146 EUR

Five stars

522 EUR
409 EUR

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

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