Prices and Cost of Living in Denmark

Food and beverage prices in Denmark

Popular food products found on store shelves in Denmark include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 14.2 DKK (2.23 USD) for a kilo of onions to 110 DKK (17.22 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 22 DKK (3.46 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 30.58 DKK (4.81 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 22.73 DKK (3.57 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 21.51 DKK (3.38 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 11.12 DKK (1.75 USD). Dairy prices in Denmark, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 14.27 DKK (2.24 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 102 DKK (16.09 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 78.81 DKK (12.39 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 36.12 DKK (5.68 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 36.26 DKK (5.7 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Denmark vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 43.48 DKK (6.84 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 28.19 DKK (4.43 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 100 DKK (15.72 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 800 DKK (126 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 164 DKK (25.81 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Denmark?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 24 DKK (3.77 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 775 DKK (122 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 50 DKK (7.86 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 18 DKK (2.83 USD).

Fuel prices in Denmark

Average fuel prices in Denmark are 14.55 DKK (2.29 USD) per liter of gasoline and 13.78 DKK (2.17 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Denmark?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Denmark varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 9360 DKK (1472 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 12940 DKK (2035 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 60875 DKK (9571 USD) per square meter.