City in Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Cost of living in Odense
How much a month costs in Odense
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,560–3,610 (kr.17,000–24,000).
Prices in Odense
Typical 2026 ranges in DKK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DKK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr.7,500–12,000 | $1,130–1,810 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr.5,500–8,500 | $827–1,280 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr.200–350 | $30–53 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr.800–1,300 | $120–196 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr.85–125 | $12.8–18.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr.180–300 | $27–45 |
| Cappuccino | kr.38–50 | $5.7–7.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr.45–70 | $6.8–10.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr.20–30 | $3.0–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr.90–150 | $14–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr.180–330 | $27–50 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr.100–200 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Odense gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 3 places we cover in Denmark.
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Cost of living across Denmark
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Odense | $2,560–3,610 | 31/100 |
| Aarhus | $2,860–4,060 | 23/100 |
| Copenhagen | $3,610–5,120 | 7/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Odense
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Odense?
About $1,280–1,730 on a lean budget, $2,560–3,610 for a comfortable month and $4,510–6,920 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Odense?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr.7,500–12,000 ($1,130–1,810) a month in the center and kr.5,500–8,500 ($827–1,280) outside it.
How much does food cost in Odense?
A local meal is kr.85–125 ($12.8–18.8); a mid-range restaurant is kr.180–300 ($27–45) per person.
Is Denmark expensive?
Prices in Denmark are about 92% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- FynBus
- Visit Odense
- Odense University Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.