Denmark is 16.1% pricier, but purchasing power is 14.9% stronger. You pay more but earn proportionally more.
Compared to Sweden. Green = cheaper or better in Denmark. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
Every Category, Side by Side
Averaged across 9 cities. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
| Category | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 🇩🇰 Denmark | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 68.5 | 79.5 | +16.1% |
| Rent | 25 | 28.3 | +13.2% |
| Groceries | 69.5 | 76.1 | +9.5% |
| Restaurants | 72.1 | 95.3 | +32.2% |
| Purchasing Power | 139.9 | 160.7 | +14.9% |
What You Actually Keep After Taxes
Same gross salary, different tax systems. Annual take-home pay in Stockholm vs Copenhagen.
| Gross | 🇸🇪 Net in Sweden | 🇩🇰 Net in Denmark | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €403,467 | €321,772 | -€81,695 |
| €60,000 | €544,942 | €466,886 | -€78,056 |
| €80,000 | €660,742 | €592,730 | -€68,012 |
| €100,000 | €776,542 | €702,247 | -€74,295 |
Single person, no children. Tax rates for Stockholm and Copenhagen (2026). Try the full calculator
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Calculate Your Take-Home PayTop Cities in Each Country
National averages hide a lot. These are the cities most people actually move to.
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 78.7 | 34.3 | 127.5 |
| Gothenburg | 65.2 | 23.2 | 166.4 |
| Malmo | 67.7 | 24.2 | 135.9 |
| Uppsala | 67.7 | 21 | 131.5 |
| Lund | 63.2 | 22.3 | 138.2 |
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 84 | 42.4 | 148.7 |
| Aarhus | 79.7 | 29.1 | 153.8 |
| Aalborg | 78.7 | 20.6 | 170.7 |
| Odense | 75.6 | 20.9 | 169.6 |
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