Denmark vs United States
United States is about 12% pricier than Denmark overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 88.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Denmark scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Denmark United States
Price level (US=100) 88.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $81,878 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $84,680 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Denmark United States
Housing & utilities 258 215
Food 140 117
Transport 178 116
Restaurants & hotels 206 142
Health 149 208
Communication 123 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Denmark United States
Quality-of-life score 97/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.8 5.8
Internet users 100% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Denmark more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 12% pricier than Denmark overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Denmark would cost roughly $113,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Denmark or United States?
Denmark scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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