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Cost of Living in Aabenraa

Aabenraa, Syddanmark, Denmark · Population 15,967

▼ -16% vs Denmark average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr6,631 ($967)
Couple, monthlykr11,951 ($1,742)
Family of four, monthlykr15,632 ($2,279)

Estimated Prices in Aabenraa

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr64.83 ($9.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr259 ($37.80)per meal
Cappuccinokr19.45 ($2.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr1,469 ($214)per month
Monthly public transport passkr238 ($34.65)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr627 ($91.35)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr182 ($26.46)per month
Fitness club membershipkr182 ($26.46)per month
Cinema ticketkr47.54 ($6.93)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr3,319 ($484)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr2,309 ($337)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr6,928 ($1,010)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aabenraa is kr22,844 ($3,330) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr6,631 ($967) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr8,620 ($1,257) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr2,309 ($337)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Haderslev

23 km away · Syddanmark

Sønderborg

28 km away · Syddanmark

Kolding

50 km away · Syddanmark

Vejen

51 km away · Syddanmark

Middelfart

55 km away · Syddanmark

Fredericia

62 km away · Syddanmark

Odense

73 km away · Syddanmark

Vejle

74 km away · Syddanmark

Other Major Cities in Denmark

Copenhagen

Hovedstaden · pop. 1,396,508

kr9,899 ($1,443) / mo

Aarhus

Midtjylland · pop. 301,049

kr7,923 ($1,155) / mo

Odense

Syddanmark · pop. 185,480

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Aalborg

Nordjylland · pop. 143,598

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Esbjerg

Syddanmark · pop. 71,554

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Randers

Midtjylland · pop. 64,674

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Horsens

Midtjylland · pop. 64,418

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Kolding

Syddanmark · pop. 63,645

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Living in Aabenraa

Aabenraa is one of the key cities in Denmark. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr6,631 ($967), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr2,309 ($337) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr15,632 ($2,279) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr11,951 ($1,742) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aabenraa is kr22,844 ($3,330). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr8,620 ($1,257) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aabenraa expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr6,631 ($967) per month in Aabenraa including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Denmark.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aabenraa?
A net salary of around kr8,620 ($1,257) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aabenraa with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aabenraa is kr22,844 ($3,330).
How much is rent in Aabenraa?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr3,319 ($484) per month in the city centre and kr2,309 ($337) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr6,928 ($1,010).
Is Aabenraa cheaper than Denmark on average?
Yes — Aabenraa is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Denmark average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Aabenraa?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr1,469 ($214) in Aabenraa. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr65 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around kr19 ($3).
How do transport costs in Aabenraa compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aabenraa is estimated at kr238 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aabenraa are estimates based on Denmark national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,967). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.