Road tripping through Denmark is exciting but can be expensive.Ā We spent a lovely week in Denmark where we stopped off at the MĆøns Klint which is a must and we also sampled Danish PastriesĀ ā I mean you canāt go to Denmark without! However, the pastries in a cafĆ© cost us Ā£15, meaning it is expensive to eat out in Denmark it is much cheaper to stay in and cook. Therefore, here is a guide to Denmarkās supermarket prices.
To keep costs down we make a meal plan before the shop and then we stick to it! In Denmark we found it hard to work out the prices of certain items after coming from Sweden and Norway, everything looked much cheaper, but it wasnāt! Our average daily cost on food was around Ā£13. Denmark’s Food Prices are similar to Norway and Sweden.
Denmark Supermarkets
Weāve spotted a few supermarkets around Denmark including Rema1000, Coop, Netto and Lidl. Lidl and Rema1000 are the budget places to shop. The prices below are from Rema1000, Iāve also written a blog on Rema1000 prices in Norway. Itās quite interesting to compare.
Food Prices in Denmark
Letās get into the price of food. How much is food in Denmark? Iāve broken it down by type first (protein, carbs, veg etcā¦). Then below Iāve worked out the cost for some common meals we made in Denmark. At the top is an average food shop and cost in Denmark so we can compare it to other places we’ve visited. Below I have also compared the prices to UKās Tesco to allow you to see the difference. Perhaps youāll be surprised.
How Much is Food in Denmark?
| Protein | Dairy and Eggs | Fruit and Veg | Carbs |
| Beef Mince 35DKK (Ā£4.06) | Milk 12.75DKK (Ā£1.48) | 1 Banana 2.50DKK (Ā£0.29) | 500g Pasta 7.50DKK (Ā£0.87) |
| 430g Chicken 49DKK (Ā£5.69) | Cheese 35.90DKK (Ā£4.17) | Tomatoes 20DKK (Ā£2.32) | Rice 14.95DKK (Ā£1.74) |
| Ham 16.95DKK (Ā£1.97) | Butter 15DKK (Ā£1.74) | Potatoes 20DKK (Ā£2.32) | Bread 7.50DKK (Ā£0.87) |
| ā | 10 Eggs 20DKK (Ā£3.00) | Tinned Tomatoes 5.95DKK (Ā£0.69) | Noodles 6.95DKK (Ā£0.81) |
Why is Food So Expensive in Denmark?Ā
Location is one answer but they also add a 25% tax onto their food which explains the high food prices in Denmark. We expected the food to be a little cheaper here than the other Scandinavian countries, however it still burns a hole in the pocket. Below we share some tips on how we travelled Denmark on a budget.
Comparing Danish Food Prices vs The UK
Letās compare prices to the UK. Denmark has a reputation of being an expensive country but how different are the prices from the UK? The UK prices are taken from Tesco.
Food Prices in Denmark Compared to the UK:
| Item | Cost Denmark (Ā£) | Cost UK (Ā£) |
| 500g Pasta | Ā£0.87 | Ā£0.41 |
| 430g Chicken | Ā£5.69 | Ā£3.35 |
| Pack of Vine Tomatoes | Ā£2.32 | Ā£1.20 |
Tips to Keeping Costs Low When Shopping in Denmark
- Danish Pastries – Sorry! No tips here they were worth the Ā£15 and the cafĆ© we went to was extra cosy.
- Bulk buy before you go ā Denmark boarders Germany so stock up before you cross the boarder.
- Eat vegetarian meals ā It goes without saying meat is expensive in Denmark so eating some vegetarian meals will save you money along the way.
- Look for Supermarket own brands ā The supermarkets do have their own brands so look out for cheaper produce
- Choose Rema1000 or Lidl over other supermarkets
- Pay with Revolut for low or no transaction fees and a good exchange rate. (Read more about Revolut here)