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What is cheaper in Germany than in Denmark?

Germany and Denmark compared

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Short answer

Most consumer goods and services are cheaper in Germany. In 2025 the overall price level index was 109.1 in Germany and 140.2 in Denmark (EU average = 100). Restaurants and accommodation stood at 108.4 against 143.6, and clothing and footwear at 101.8 against 132.0. Food and non-alcoholic drinks were 102.4 in Germany and 120.5 in Denmark.

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Why

  1. Services show the biggest gap: 113.7 in Germany and 154.9 in Denmark in 2025.
  2. Cars cost less in Germany: the index for buying a vehicle was 101.6 against 119.6.
  3. Recreation and culture were 108.2 in Germany and 140.9 in Denmark.

Details

Train and bus tickets are also cheaper in Germany: passenger transport services had an index of 117.0 against 158.5 in Denmark in 2025.

Tip

If you shop in Germany, check the Danish customs rules for what you may bring home before you go.

What may differ

Prices close to the border and in big cities can differ from the national averages, and they change from year to year.

Common misconception

Everything is cheaper in Germany than in Denmark.

What actually happens

Not energy: in 2025 electricity, gas and other fuels had an index of 122.4 in Germany and 111.0 in Denmark, and Germany had the highest energy price level in the EU.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices, fees and taxes change, so check the official sources before you plan your budget.

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