MigrantoCost of living in Denmark
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Denmark
Spending runs from DKK 9,260 a month in the poorest fifth to DKK 39,900 in the richest
Per person, whole country
DKK 17,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
DKK 9,260richest 20%
DKK 39,900
Where people spend money in Denmark
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Denmark in numbers
Housing takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 29.1% of spending here, or DKK 5,120 a month, against 18.4% in a typical country, 10.7 points more.
Among the most expensive countries in the world
More expensive than 96% of countries. A basket that costs DKK 6,450 at world-middle prices costs DKK 12,800 here.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs DKK 12,800 here against DKK 12,700 in Norway, the closest on price.
Typical spending takes 71% of the average wage
A typical person spends DKK 17,600 a month while the average take-home wage is DKK 24,800, so 29% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Denmark compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Denmark against other countries
More expensive than 96% of countries
Where Denmark sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs DKK 6,450 at world-middle prices costs DKK 12,800 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2022 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Denmark
DKK 9,260/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Denmark?
A typical person in Denmark spends about DKK 17,600 a month — around DKK 211,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Denmark?
By spending, Denmark ranks #8 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about DKK 17,600 a month, the poorest 20% about DKK 9,260 and the richest 20% about DKK 39,900. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Denmark in US dollars?
The cost of living in Denmark is about $2,725 a month, or roughly $32,700 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Denmark?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about DKK 9,260 a month per person, a typical one around DKK 17,600, and a comfortable life around DKK 21,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Denmark?
The biggest expense is housing, at about DKK 5,120 a month (29% of spending). Then come groceries (DKK 2,080, 12%) and leisure & culture (DKK 1,990, 11%).
Is the average salary in Denmark enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about DKK 17,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Denmark is about DKK 24,800. For more on incomes, see salaries in Denmark.
Is Denmark an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Denmark is more expensive than 96% of countries worldwide and ranks 5th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Denmark?
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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