Inflation and food prices are rising. We know it’s expensive to live in Denmark. But what if you’re on vacation? We asked four tourists about the high Danish prices.

Tourists on Danish prices: »You call it public transport, but it feels much more private«

  • Marek Olszyna fra Polen synes, at det er dyrt i Danmark. Men det giver mening, når mange tager den anden vej, netop fordi det er billigt, siger han.
  • Potugisiske Cristina Santos' døtre har fundet billige spisesteder på TikTok. Det er stadig meget dyrere, end hvad man kunne få for samme pris derhjemme.
  • Dominik Stauch fra Tyskland ville ikke anbefale studerende at tage på ferie i Danmark. Selv om han synes, her er dejligt.
  • Der er kun én ting ved de danske priser, der går ud over østrigske Peter Germs feriehumør: Kaffepriserne.
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Summer heat is rolling back in these days, reminding us that the summer season—and thus the tourist season—is not yet over.

People are scrambling to find a spot at the outdoor tables of cafes, and it’s hard to walk down Strøget without hearing a »pardon« or an »excuse me«.

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