Studying in Denmark vs. United States
Denmark and United States are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,104 in Denmark and €2,530 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
United States
Currency
DKK (kr)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
$32,000
≈ €27,533 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,373 / yr
$58,000
≈ €49,903 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,104 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,530 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr89,112
Proof of funds (annual)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.