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:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2175* (15456 DKK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4666* (33166 DKK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 168 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 96 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 36 per person

Total budget:

$ 7186* (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 2025

Cost of living: Denmark VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Denmark in 2025 is 17% 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:

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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 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 53/person
($ 36 to $ 72)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.7/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 7.3)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.8/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Denmark: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Denmark costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 53 to $ 486)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 71 to $ 274)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 74 to $ 433)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 97 to $ 442)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 79 to $ 501)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 489
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 123/month
($ 70 to $ 306)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 167/month
($ 69 to $ 446)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 166/month
($ 87 to $ 408)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 130/month
($ 76 to $ 300)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 226/month
($ 98 to $ 563)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Denmark: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Denmark costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 5.7)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 15)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

38% 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 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 4.5)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7
($ 5.7 to $ 15)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 73)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Denmark: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Denmark is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 15 to $ 23)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 31/hr
($ 18 to $ 44)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Denmark: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Denmark is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.7/pack
($ 8.3 to $ 11)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 108
($ 57 to $ 156)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 29 to $ 72)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
$ 736
(fair price: $ 550)
Montreal → Copenhagen
Montreal → Copenhagen
Montreal → Copenhagen
$ 757
(fair price: $ 691)
Los Angeles → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
$ 967
(fair price: $ 762)
Manchester → Copenhagen
Manchester → Copenhagen
Manchester → Copenhagen
$ 133
(fair price: $ 95)
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
$ 99
(fair price: $ 84)
Manchester → Billund
Manchester → Billund
Manchester → Billund
$ 124
(fair price: $ 68)

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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 12-11-2024.

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