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Cost of Living in Aarhus

Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark · Population 301,049

▲ +0% vs Denmark average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr7,923 ($1,155)
Couple, monthlykr14,313 ($2,086)
Family of four, monthlykr18,751 ($2,733)

Estimated Prices in Aarhus

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr76.35 ($11.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr305 ($44.52)per meal
Cappuccinokr22.91 ($3.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr1,731 ($252)per month
Monthly public transport passkr280 ($40.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr738 ($108)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr214 ($31.16)per month
Fitness club membershipkr214 ($31.16)per month
Cinema ticketkr55.99 ($8.16)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr4,073 ($594)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr2,833 ($413)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr8,500 ($1,239)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aarhus is kr26,905 ($3,922) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr7,923 ($1,155) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr10,300 ($1,502) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr2,833 ($413)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Lystrup

10 km away · Midtjylland

Hinnerup

15 km away · Midtjylland

Løgten

15 km away · Midtjylland

Galten

19 km away · Midtjylland

Odder

21 km away · Midtjylland

Hadsten

21 km away · Midtjylland

Skanderborg

22 km away · Midtjylland

Randers

35 km away · Midtjylland

Other Major Cities in Denmark

Copenhagen

Hovedstaden · pop. 1,396,508

kr9,899 ($1,443) / 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

Vejle

Syddanmark · pop. 62,011

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Living in Aarhus

Aarhus is one of the key cities in Denmark. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr7,923 ($1,155), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr2,833 ($413) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr18,751 ($2,733) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr14,313 ($2,086) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aarhus is kr26,905 ($3,922). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr10,300 ($1,502) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarhus expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr7,923 ($1,155) per month in Aarhus including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Denmark.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aarhus?
A net salary of around kr10,300 ($1,502) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aarhus with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aarhus is kr26,905 ($3,922).
How much is rent in Aarhus?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr4,073 ($594) per month in the city centre and kr2,833 ($413) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr8,500 ($1,239).
Is Aarhus cheaper than Denmark on average?
No — Aarhus is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Denmark average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Aarhus?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr1,731 ($252) in Aarhus. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr76 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around kr23 ($3).
How do transport costs in Aarhus compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aarhus is estimated at kr280 ($41). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aarhus are estimates based on Denmark national averages adjusted for city size (population 301,049). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.