How much do you need to earn to live here, after Denmark takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Denmark's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Odense is roughly kr18,687/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think kr23,465/month gross (kr15,970 net after ~32% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | kr7,400 Cheapest neighborhood (Bolbro) | kr9,600 Median neighborhood | kr11,100 Premium neighborhood (Hunderup) |
| Groceries | kr2,450 | kr2,940 | kr3,675 |
| Transport | kr350 | kr350 | kr350 |
| Utilities | kr1,580 | kr1,580 | kr1,580 |
| Dining & Entertainment | kr1,250 | kr1,500 | kr1,875 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | kr13,030 | kr15,970 | kr18,580 |
kr18,687/month gross
kr23,465/month gross
kr27,709/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Odense.
Bolbro
12 min by bus
kr7,400 - kr8,800
Dalum
12 min by bike
kr8,200 - kr9,800
Skibhuskvarteret
8 min by bike
kr8,800 - kr10,400
Hunderup
8 min by bike
kr10,200 - kr12,000
Odense C
0 min by walk
kr9,500 - kr11,000
Skibhuskvarteret
8 min by bike
kr8,800 - kr10,400
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Denmark's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least kr18,687/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Odense. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr23,465/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Denmark.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Odense is approximately kr9,610/month. Rents range from kr7,400 in Bolbro to kr12,000 in Hunderup.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Odense cost approximately kr2,450. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Denmark are progressive. At the budget salary level of kr18,687/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 30%. At the comfortable level of kr23,465/month, it rises to approximately 32%. This includes income tax and social contributions.