Travel budget in Denmark

Denmark: calculate your travel budget

Denmark: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Denmark for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2295* (15358 DKK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4961* (33180 DKK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 176 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 103 per person
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 38 per person

Total budget:

$ 7639* (51086 DKK)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Denmark in 2024

Cost of living: Denmark VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Denmark in 2024 is 20% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Denmark by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Denmark compared to the national average.

Cities /Denmark View Details
Copenhagen 12% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Copenhagen
Faaborg 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Faaborg
Vejle 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Vejle
Nyborg 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Nyborg
Ringsted 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Ringsted
Aalborg 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Aalborg
Odense 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Odense

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Local prices in Denmark by expense type

Denmark: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Denmark is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 15 to $ 38)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 38 to $ 76)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.5 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 11)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 8.3)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4/can
($ 2.5 to $ 6)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Denmark: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Denmark costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 55 to $ 535)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 74 to $ 304)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 77 to $ 481)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 101 to $ 495)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 82 to $ 551)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 138/month
($ 74 to $ 391)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 177/month
($ 73 to $ 477)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 174/month
($ 90 to $ 459)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 144/month
($ 77 to $ 394)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 239/month
($ 104 to $ 604)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Denmark: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Denmark costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 6)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.9)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6 to $ 15)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Denmark: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Denmark is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 3 to $ 4.5)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.5
($ 6 to $ 15)

111% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 91)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Denmark: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Denmark is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 19/ticket
($ 15 to $ 24)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 32/hr
($ 15 to $ 46)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Denmark: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Denmark is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 11)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 114
($ 61 to $ 151)

116% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 31 to $ 76)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
$ 790
(fair price: $ 578)
Los Angeles → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
$ 1013
(fair price: $ 808)
Manchester → Copenhagen
Manchester → Copenhagen
Manchester → Copenhagen
$ 125
(fair price: $ 86)
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
$ 95
(fair price: $ 80)
Manchester → Billund
Manchester → Billund
Manchester → Billund
$ 123
(fair price: $ 63)
Chicago → Copenhagen
Chicago → Copenhagen
Chicago → Copenhagen
$ 830
(fair price: $ 660)

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About the information on the cost of living in Denmark

The information about the cost of living in Denmark shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Denmark updated on 24-09-2024.

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