VanBasket Denmark

Food Prices in Denmark — November 2026

Name: Denmark — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

140.2

vs World Average

+40.2%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 6 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.94

+10% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.85

+41% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$13.19

+124% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.85

-18% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.55
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$10.43
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$78.82

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Recent real receipts

Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

SkummetMælk

Løgismose

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

8 kr
Sødmælk

Løgimose · 1 l

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

10 kr
Letmælk

Løgismose · 1l

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

9 kr
saltkød

Egelykke

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

12 kr
Gyros Af Gris

Danisco Crown

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 6 Sep deal

27 kr
Minimælk

Løgismose · 1 L

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

8 kr
Grillost

Arla

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 3 Sep deal

20 kr
Hvedeboller

Kohberg

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

5 kr
LATTE CARAME NESCAFE NUTRI-SCORE

Nescafé · 250 ml

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 8 Sep deal

8 kr
Lavazza latte

Lavazza

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 8 Sep deal

8 kr
Kakao Skummetmælk

MATILDE

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 8 Sep deal

5 kr
Tulip Baconpostej

Tulip · 400 g

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

10 kr
Minimælk

Nora

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

10 kr
Boller I Karry

næmt

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

25 kr
Garlic & coriander naan breads

Clay Oven Bakery · 240g

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 3 Sep deal

12 kr
Rullepølse

Egelykke

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

9 kr
friske rustikke kartofler

peka

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

10 kr
Arla Laktosefri Pære & Banan-yoghurt

Arla

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

13 kr
Multifrugt juice

Frugtkompagniet

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

17 kr
Rugbrød gulerod

Schulstad · 460g

Netto, Gentofte Kommune 7 Sep deal

12 kr

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Denmark is significantly more expensive — 40.2% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $421 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −2.2% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −5.8%
Eggs +10.3%
Chicken −6.2%
Rice and cereals −4.5%
Bread +0.6%
Water −3.8%
Cheese −12.0%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +7.2%
Potatoes −2.2%
Beer +0.8%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Denmark

Denmark

140.2

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

UAE 138.4 +38.4%

Sweden 138.3 +38.3%

New Zealand 142.5 +42.5%

Finland 133 +33%

France 132.1 +32.1%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Denmark?

Yes, food in Denmark is above average. The VanBasket Index is 140.2 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 40.2% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Denmark per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Denmark you can expect to spend around $421. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 140.2 (world = 100).

How does Denmark compare to similar countries?

Denmark has a VanBasket Index of 140.2. Similar or nearby countries: UAE, Sweden, New Zealand.

How often is the food price data for Denmark updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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