Cost of living · Europe · Eurostat HICP 2023
🇩🇰 Cost of living in Denmark
Denmark runs pricier than most of the EU-27 across rent, groceries and transport - see where the gap is widest and how far local income actually stretches.
- Cost index (EU-27=100)
- 142
- Rent index
- 126
- Median net income
- €33,800
- Cost-adjusted income
- €23,803
Denmark sits at 142 on the 0-200 scale shown above.
Key takeaways
- Overall cost of living is 42% above the EU-27 average (index 142, EU-27 = 100).
- Most expensive category: transport at index 153.
- Cheapest category: rent & housing at index 126.
- A typical income of €33,800 is worth about €23,803 in EU-average purchasing power.
Cost by category in Denmark
Denmark - price level by category (EU-27 = 100)
In Denmark, transport is the most expensive category and rent & housing the least.
What the Denmark cost-of-living data shows
Denmark's overall consumer price level is 42% above the EU-27 average. (How this index is built →)
Getting around is the standout expense in Denmark: transport tops the category chart at index 153, ahead of rent & housing at index 126.
That price gap bites hard into real purchasing power here: Denmark's prices run well above the EU average, so the headline income of €33,800 is worth only about €23,803 once translated into EU-27-average terms - a steep discount.
Cities in Denmark
National averages hide the big-city premium. See real monthly rent, groceries and transit costs for Denmark's cities.
Countries with a similar cost of living
Frequently asked questions
Is Denmark expensive to live in?▼
Denmark's overall cost of living is 42% above the EU-27 average (index 142). Transport is the priciest category and rent & housing the cheapest.
What does it cost to rent in Denmark?▼
Denmark's rent and housing price index is 126, above the EU norm.
How does income compare to costs in Denmark?▼
That price gap bites hard into real purchasing power here: Denmark's prices run well above the EU average, so the headline income of €33,800 is worth only about €23,803 once translated into EU-27-average terms - a steep discount.
Source: Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Price-level indices, EU-27 = 100, 2023. Income: Eurostat/OECD median equivalised net income.
Important: these figures are official Eurostat averages for general information and comparison, they are not personal financial advice. Your own cost of living depends on your city, housing and lifestyle, so treat this as a starting point and check current local prices before making any relocation or budget decision.
Read our methodology - how these indices are sourced and computed.