Utility bills in Denmark: electricity, water, heating and internet

In short. Bills for electricity, water, heating, waste and broadband depend on your contract, municipality and service area. There is no single national price. Sources checked on 9 November 2026.

Which utility bills do you pay in Denmark?

Living in Denmark can involve bills for electricity, water and wastewater, heating or gas, household waste and broadband. Not every service is billed directly to the resident. Some are included in rent or a housing fee; others are charged separately or paid in advance and adjusted later. Your lease or building management information is the starting point. See also our guide to renting a home in Denmark.

Electricity costs change with consumption and the contract, while water and waste tariffs vary locally. The figures below are tied to their stated location and year.

What is on a Danish electricity bill?

You pay for the electricity consumed, supplier and grid subscriptions, network transport, taxes and VAT. Electricity supplier offers can be compared on the official Elpris.dk portal supported by the Danish Utility Regulator. Compare fixed charges and conditions, not only the price per kWh.

Important change: Denmark reduced its electricity duty to 0.8 øre per kWh (DKK 0.008) from 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2027. This is only the electricity duty, not the total price of a kWh delivered to your home.

Sources: Skattestyrelsen, Forbrug.dk, Danish Utility Regulator.

How much do water and sewerage cost?

Water tariffs are local and may include a charge per cubic metre plus a fixed meter subscription. Utilities publish their own tariffs each year, for example HOFOR for Copenhagen. A different municipality will have its own figures. Tenants should ask whether water is included in rent or billed through a separate consumption statement. If something goes wrong with the plumbing, you can find a plumber in Copenhagen.

Source: HOFOR, water prices in Copenhagen.

How are heating and gas charged?

Ask whether heating is included, billed directly or collected through an advance payment known as aconto. The final charge may be adjusted after the consumption statement. Gas users can check supplier options through the official Gasprisguiden. Do not assume that a particular home's heating costs follow a nationwide average.

Sources: Danish Utility Regulator, Borger.dk moving guide.

Who pays for waste collection?

Waste tariffs depend on the municipality and the property. An apartment building may handle charges through the building, while house owners may receive property-related charges. Copenhagen's 2026 tariff material described a figure of DKK 3,329 for an average household. This is a local tariff figure from municipal documents, not a countrywide bill. Always check the current adopted tariff for the address.

Source: Copenhagen Municipality, committee meeting of 18 August 2025.

How can you find broadband for a Danish address?

Check any building-wide broadband contract first. The government's Tjekditnet.dk service lets you look up providers, connection types and available speeds at address level. Then compare the normal monthly price, installation fees, equipment, contract length and cancellation terms. Coverage data do not guarantee the final subscription price.

How do you pay recurring bills?

Suppliers may offer Betalingsservice bank deductions, automatic card payments or other methods. Fees may apply if agreed. Read the invoice and make sure the due date is covered. New arrivals without a Danish bank account should ask each supplier which alternative payment methods it accepts. You can browse banks in Copenhagen in our directory.

Source: Forbrug.dk, bills and Betalingsservice.

What should you do when moving?

Notify your electricity supplier, arrange relevant meter readings and check whether water, heat or gas providers need separate notice. Cancel or transfer internet service in good time and keep proof of your final meter readings and cancellations. If you need help with the move, see removal companies in Copenhagen.

Source: Borger.dk, moving guide.

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