Prices and travel budget
Denmark is one of the more expensive countries in Europe. What a meal, a coffee, a hotel night and a transport ticket cost, and where you can save, with the date each price was checked.
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Can tourists get a VAT refund in Denmark?
Yes, visitors who live outside the EU and travel on to a non-EU destination can get back the 25% VAT on goods bought in Denmark.
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What is exempt from VAT in Denmark?
A short list of services is exempt from the 25% Danish VAT.
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What is the VAT rate in Denmark?
VAT in Denmark, called moms, is 25% of the value of the goods or service as the standard rate in 2026.
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Is inflation in Denmark higher than in the EU?
No, inflation in Denmark is lower than in the EU as a whole.
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What inflation is expected in Denmark in 2026 and 2027?
Inflation in Denmark is expected to be 1.7% in 2026, 2.4% in 2027 and 2.1% in 2028, in the forecast Danmarks Nationalbank published on 23 September 2026.
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What is most expensive in Denmark compared with the EU?
Services are what makes Denmark expensive.
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Are food prices in Denmark high?
Yes, food in Denmark is among the most expensive in the EU.
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What is cheaper in Germany than in Denmark?
Most consumer goods and services are cheaper in Germany.
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Is Copenhagen expensive for tourists?
Yes, Copenhagen is one of the more expensive cities in Europe, with overall costs close to London and Oslo.