Grocery prices and supermarkets in Denmark in 2026
In short. There is no single official grocery bill that is valid for every household and store. The latest Statistics Denmark consumer price release at the time of checking, on 10 November 2026, covered October 2026. Its index for food and non-alcoholic beverages was 99.22 (2025=100), which is 2.3% lower than in October 2025. This measures the average movement of prices, not the price of your own shopping basket.
How much do groceries cost in Denmark in 2026?
The figure 99.22 is an index, not an amount in kroner. In September 2026 the index was 99.82, and in October 2025 it was 101.51, so food prices on average have fallen over the past year. That does not mean every single item became cheaper: some products may have risen while others fell. Use the figure as a guide to the trend, and keep your own price list for the items you actually buy.
Source: Statistics Denmark, consumer and net price index, October 2026, published 10 November 2026. The next release is due on 10 December 2026.
Which supermarkets should you compare?
Netto, REMA 1000, Føtex, Lidl and Coop stores use different product ranges and promotions. No chain can be called the cheapest without comparing the same products in the same week. Write down quantities and brands, and compare the price per kilogram or litre rather than only the price per item or large discount stickers.
In our directory you can browse supermarkets in Copenhagen, discount stores in Copenhagen and bakeries in Copenhagen.
How can you build a food budget?
Plan breakfast, lunch and dinner for a whole week, and write down exactly how much milk, bread, eggs, meat and vegetables you need. Compare store brands with well-known brands, and allow for food waste. Split your shopping into fixed staples and items you buy on offer. If you have groceries delivered, include the delivery fee and transport in the calculation.
What does the consumer price index show?
According to Statistics Denmark, the consumer price index is based on 23,000 prices collected from 1,600 shops, businesses and institutions, and most prices are collected monthly. The index tracks price change for a representative basket of goods. It does not show the exact total on one receipt and it is not a ranking of supermarket chains.
Source: Statistics Denmark, documentation of the consumer price index.
Are supermarkets open on holidays?
Opening hours differ by chain, shop size and holiday. Some grocery stores open on Sundays, but other days can bring restrictions. Always check the published hours of the specific shop, and do not assume that every store in Denmark follows the same rule.
Frequently asked questions
No, it is a price index with 2025 as the base year (2025=100), not an amount in kroner.
No, it is an overall change for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Individual items may have become more expensive.
Not on every product. Compare the same products and quantities in the same week.
Yes, the price per kilogram or litre makes products of different sizes comparable.
Yes, Statistics Denmark collects 23,000 prices from 1,600 shops, businesses and institutions.
No. Prices change continuously, so check current prices and offers when you shop.
No, it depends on the chain, the size of the store and local conditions. Check the opening hours of the specific shop.
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