{"id":9349,"date":"2014-05-09T08:16:41","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T06:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=9349\/"},"modified":"2022-04-11T10:21:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T08:21:06","slug":"eating-in-copenhagen-on-a-student-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/eating-in-copenhagen-on-a-student-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating in Copenhagen on a student budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s one essential rule for enjoying a city: it always looks better on a full stomach.<\/p>\n

In Copenhagen, that can be surprisingly difficult to accomplish for students. With a minimum wage that floats around USD 21 [= DKK 113, EUR 15, ed.], cheap food for the Danes is still quite often expensive food for the rest of us. There are a few guides to eating on the cheap in Copenhagen floating around, but most are absolute hogwash and seem to fail to understand the concept of \u201ccheap\u201d.<\/p>\n

So here is my guide for how you can eat for under DKK 100 (= USD 18, EUR 13, ed.).<\/p>\n

This guide isn\u2019t intended to be exhaustive, but it does share a number of places I\u2019ve discovered and strategies I use for enjoying cheap Danish food. This post is dedicated to general types of venues with budget friendly food. In a later post I will outline specific recommendations and venues.<\/p>\n

Also see my guide, ”Where to eat in Copenhagen for less than 100 DKK” <\/a> where I make specific restaurant recommendations for budget friendly food in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

Hot dog stands and 7\/11<\/h2>\n

Danes make great hot dogs.<\/p>\n

They also offer them in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and forms. Prices typically range from DKK 19-35 per dog. You can also find a beef or \u201cB\u00f8fsandwich\u201d which is a bit like a Danish Sloppy Joe. These are an ok snack, but most folks will need at least two dogs to fill up which ratchets up the price considerably. 7\/11 also offers a mixture of foods including hot dogs, small salads, and other-like kind snacks. It\u2019s not a great option and their prices are a bit high for what you get, but it is still relatively cheap and a good option if you\u2019re in a pinch.<\/p>\n

Kebab\/Pizza Combo Shops<\/h2>\n

These are your best bet for a filling budget friendly meal. They\u2019ll all provide kebab (usually beef\/lamb mix) and falafel (vegetarian) while most will also have chicken. While not terribly healthy, these aren\u2019t nearly as unhealthy as many other options. It is also the go-to budget\/ethnic\/drunk food in Copenhagen. These shops also, though not always, serve pizza.<\/p>\n

The kebabs come in one of two formats: Pitabr\u00f8d or Durum. The first is the smaller of the two and comes in a pita, the second is larger and wrapped in something resembling a tortilla. Fixings vary but usually include a yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and the potential for a tasty but not terribly spicy chili.<\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t a ton of kebab or pizza places in the city center, but there are a few. The highest concentrations can be found in N\u00f8rrebro and Vesterbro. Prices will also be cheaper the further you move from the city center. The price of a Pitabr\u00f8d should range between DKK 20-30 and a durum between DKK 30 and 40. Keep an eye out for a mix option, as that\u2019ll let you pick up a good bit of extra meat for a minimal price increase. In N\u00f8rrebro in particular you\u2019ll find that many of the kebab shops run lunch specials, especially along N\u00f8rrebrogade.<\/p>\n

Pizza shops typically start at around DKK 50 for a pizza and go up to around DKK 80. Pizzas in Denmark are often roughly plate-sized and good for 1-2 people depending on your appetite. It is common to find kebab meat and kebab chicken meat used on the pizzas, so be prepared for slightly different flavors than you may be used to. Many pizza shops also run lunch specials which can drop the price of a pizza to as low as DKK 39 but often brings them down to around DKK 50. If you want to keep to your budget, consider a Pizza for lunch instead of dinner and then rounding the meal out with a kebab for dinner.<\/p>\n

A third type of kebab shop can be found that has kebab skewers in addition to pitabr\u00f8d and durum meat. These are predominantly found in N\u00f8rrebro with plates usually falling in the DKK 65-80 range. Plates often include two meat skewers, rice or french fries, and a small salad. The meat is cooked over coals and heavily inspired by Turkish kebab.<\/p>\n

Buffets<\/h2>\n

These are largely confined to the city center and cater predominantly to tourists. Quality varies widely, but in general they\u2019re not likely to kill you and typically range in cost from DKK 50 DKK to DKK 90 for an all you can eat buffet. The easiest way to find them is to walk Str\u00f8get (the main shopping street) while looking for people holding up signs or to visit one of the three I\u2019ll mention in my follow-up post.<\/p>\n

Sandwich and Bagel Shops<\/h2>\n

With the bulk of their prices falling between DKK 40 and 60 sandwich and bagel shops can be found all over the city and usually offer filling, albeit light, options. Produce in Denmark tends to be very high quality and extremely fresh, so these are often a very popular option among Danes and tourists alike.<\/p>\n

Sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d Shops<\/h2>\n

Small, local, sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d shops are something that you typically have to seek out or research in advance. They can be found scattered throughout the city, and sell Denmark\u2019s most common lunch-food. Prices for sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d can fluctuate wildly but budget variations can be found for between DKK 12-15 a piece. Expect to eat 3-5 for a meal. These shops often close by 2 or 3PM and are lunch\/brunch only.<\/p>\n

Salad Bars<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve only recently discovered these. As a big guy with a big appetite I spent a lot of time scoffing at the city\u2019s plethora of salad bars. In reality, however, these offer surprisingly tasty and filling options. Particularly because most include a piece of heavy danish rugbr\u00f8d with your order. The typical format includes a few pre-set menus that let you order three, four, or five different \u201csalads\u201d which range from spinach to chicken and noodles. A filling three item menu usually runs about DKK 50 and is sufficient for a meal.<\/p>\n

Supermarkets<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re like me, cooking lunch or making your own sandwiches is all well and good\u2026but sometimes just not something you\u2019re up for.<\/p>\n

Luckily, while nowhere near as extensive as the Delis in US supermarkets, Danish markets often have a few options available. While you won\u2019t find much of an offering in the budget supermarkets like Netto, Fakta, or Rema 1000 you will find them in some of the larger markets such as Super Brugsen, F\u00f8tex, and Kvicky. Food quality can vary widely, but you\u2019ll also find cheap access to traditional Danish foods such as cooked pork, fish fillets, and some variations of sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d. These are also a great alternative to the fancy Danish bakeries when you go seeking that tasty ‘Danish’ or dessert.<\/p>\n

Ethnic Takeout<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, take-out in Copenhagen is still quite expensive.<\/p>\n

Dominated by Asian and Indian cuisine, meals often start at around DKK 70. These qualify as a tasty option for less than DKK 100, but aren\u2019t anywhere near the cheapest option you\u2019ll have in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

Still, if you\u2019re looking for take-out or a sit down meal, the small ethnic dives that can be found throughout the city and are most common in N\u00f8rrebro and Vesterbro are a great option. They\u2019ll also usually provide you with fairly hearty portions.<\/p>\n

American Style Fast Food<\/h2>\n

McDonalds and Burger King are the default for many travelers when on a budget crunch. However, neither are particularly budget friendly options in Denmark. With a Medium Big Mac Menu going for around DKK 55-60 and the Whopper Menu starting between DKK 60 and 70 you can get a much better meal for the same money. Both do have budget menus, but even a basic cheeseburger typical runs around DKK 10or USD 2. Considering KFC [Kentucky Fried Chicken, ed.] ? Good luck.<\/p>\n

Any suggestions? Any further, general cheap eating tips? Feel free to comment below.<\/p>\n

In the second part of this, the guide ”Where to eat in Copenhagen for less than 100 DKK” <\/a>, I make specific restaurant recommendations for budget friendly food in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

Alex Berger is a Communication and Cognition Master’s graduate based in Copenhagen. You can follow his latest travels on his blog, VirtualWayfarer.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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This was the limit for Alex Berger, an American graduate, when he tried to eat on the cheap in expensive Copenhagen","use_post_excerpt":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"Byline","is_author":false,"contributors":[{"use_registered_user":false,"user":false,"contributor_name":"Alex Berger","contributor_title":"\u00a0","contributor_image":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p>There\u2019s one essential rule for enjoying a city: it always looks better on a full stomach.<\/p>\n<p>In Copenhagen, that can be surprisingly difficult to accomplish for students. With a minimum wage that floats around USD 21 [= DKK 113, EUR 15, ed.], cheap food for the Danes is still quite often expensive food for the rest of us. There are a few guides to eating on the cheap in Copenhagen floating around, but most are absolute hogwash and seem to fail to understand the concept of \u201ccheap\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>So here is my guide for how you can eat for under DKK 100 (= USD 18, EUR 13, ed.).<\/p>\n<p>This guide isn\u2019t intended to be exhaustive, but it does share a number of places I\u2019ve discovered and strategies I use for enjoying cheap Danish food. This post is dedicated to general types of venues with budget friendly food. In a later post I will outline specific recommendations and venues.<\/p>\n<p>Also see my guide, <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/article\/guide-where-eat-copenhagen-less-100-dkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">”Where to eat in Copenhagen for less than 100 DKK” <\/a> where I make specific restaurant recommendations for budget friendly food in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<h2>Hot dog stands and 7\/11<\/h2>\n<p>Danes make great hot dogs.<\/p>\n<p>They also offer them in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and forms. Prices typically range from DKK 19-35 per dog. You can also find a beef or \u201cB\u00f8fsandwich\u201d which is a bit like a Danish Sloppy Joe. These are an ok snack, but most folks will need at least two dogs to fill up which ratchets up the price considerably. 7\/11 also offers a mixture of foods including hot dogs, small salads, and other-like kind snacks. It\u2019s not a great option and their prices are a bit high for what you get, but it is still relatively cheap and a good option if you\u2019re in a pinch.<\/p>\n<h2>Kebab\/Pizza Combo Shops<\/h2>\n<p>These are your best bet for a filling budget friendly meal. They\u2019ll all provide kebab (usually beef\/lamb mix) and falafel (vegetarian) while most will also have chicken. While not terribly healthy, these aren\u2019t nearly as unhealthy as many other options. It is also the go-to budget\/ethnic\/drunk food in Copenhagen. These shops also, though not always, serve pizza.<\/p>\n<p>The kebabs come in one of two formats: Pitabr\u00f8d or Durum. The first is the smaller of the two and comes in a pita, the second is larger and wrapped in something resembling a tortilla. Fixings vary but usually include a yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and the potential for a tasty but not terribly spicy chili.<\/p>\n<p>There aren\u2019t a ton of kebab or pizza places in the city center, but there are a few. The highest concentrations can be found in N\u00f8rrebro and Vesterbro. Prices will also be cheaper the further you move from the city center. The price of a Pitabr\u00f8d should range between DKK 20-30 and a durum between DKK 30 and 40. Keep an eye out for a mix option, as that\u2019ll let you pick up a good bit of extra meat for a minimal price increase. In N\u00f8rrebro in particular you\u2019ll find that many of the kebab shops run lunch specials, especially along N\u00f8rrebrogade.<\/p>\n<p>Pizza shops typically start at around DKK 50 for a pizza and go up to around DKK 80. Pizzas in Denmark are often roughly plate-sized and good for 1-2 people depending on your appetite. It is common to find kebab meat and kebab chicken meat used on the pizzas, so be prepared for slightly different flavors than you may be used to. Many pizza shops also run lunch specials which can drop the price of a pizza to as low as DKK 39 but often brings them down to around DKK 50. If you want to keep to your budget, consider a Pizza for lunch instead of dinner and then rounding the meal out with a kebab for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>A third type of kebab shop can be found that has kebab skewers in addition to pitabr\u00f8d and durum meat. These are predominantly found in N\u00f8rrebro with plates usually falling in the DKK 65-80 range. Plates often include two meat skewers, rice or french fries, and a small salad. The meat is cooked over coals and heavily inspired by Turkish kebab.<\/p>\n<h2>Buffets<\/h2>\n<p>These are largely confined to the city center and cater predominantly to tourists. Quality varies widely, but in general they\u2019re not likely to kill you and typically range in cost from DKK 50 DKK to DKK 90 for an all you can eat buffet. The easiest way to find them is to walk Str\u00f8get (the main shopping street) while looking for people holding up signs or to visit one of the three I\u2019ll mention in my follow-up post.<\/p>\n<h2>Sandwich and Bagel Shops<\/h2>\n<p>With the bulk of their prices falling between DKK 40 and 60 sandwich and bagel shops can be found all over the city and usually offer filling, albeit light, options. Produce in Denmark tends to be very high quality and extremely fresh, so these are often a very popular option among Danes and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<h2>Sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d Shops<\/h2>\n<p>Small, local, sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d shops are something that you typically have to seek out or research in advance. They can be found scattered throughout the city, and sell Denmark\u2019s most common lunch-food. Prices for sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d can fluctuate wildly but budget variations can be found for between DKK 12-15 a piece. Expect to eat 3-5 for a meal. These shops often close by 2 or 3PM and are lunch\/brunch only.<\/p>\n<h2>Salad Bars<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve only recently discovered these. As a big guy with a big appetite I spent a lot of time scoffing at the city\u2019s plethora of salad bars. In reality, however, these offer surprisingly tasty and filling options. Particularly because most include a piece of heavy danish rugbr\u00f8d with your order. The typical format includes a few pre-set menus that let you order three, four, or five different \u201csalads\u201d which range from spinach to chicken and noodles. A filling three item menu usually runs about DKK 50 and is sufficient for a meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Supermarkets<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re like me, cooking lunch or making your own sandwiches is all well and good\u2026but sometimes just not something you\u2019re up for.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, while nowhere near as extensive as the Delis in US supermarkets, Danish markets often have a few options available. While you won\u2019t find much of an offering in the budget supermarkets like Netto, Fakta, or Rema 1000 you will find them in some of the larger markets such as Super Brugsen, F\u00f8tex, and Kvicky. Food quality can vary widely, but you\u2019ll also find cheap access to traditional Danish foods such as cooked pork, fish fillets, and some variations of sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d. These are also a great alternative to the fancy Danish bakeries when you go seeking that tasty ‘Danish’ or dessert.<\/p>\n<h2>Ethnic Takeout<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, take-out in Copenhagen is still quite expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Dominated by Asian and Indian cuisine, meals often start at around DKK 70. These qualify as a tasty option for less than DKK 100, but aren\u2019t anywhere near the cheapest option you\u2019ll have in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you\u2019re looking for take-out or a sit down meal, the small ethnic dives that can be found throughout the city and are most common in N\u00f8rrebro and Vesterbro are a great option. They\u2019ll also usually provide you with fairly hearty portions.<\/p>\n<h2>American Style Fast Food<\/h2>\n<p>McDonalds and Burger King are the default for many travelers when on a budget crunch. However, neither are particularly budget friendly options in Denmark. With a Medium Big Mac Menu going for around DKK 55-60 and the Whopper Menu starting between DKK 60 and 70 you can get a much better meal for the same money. Both do have budget menus, but even a basic cheeseburger typical runs around DKK 10or USD 2. Considering KFC [Kentucky Fried Chicken, ed.] ? Good luck.<\/p>\n<p>Any suggestions? Any further, general cheap eating tips? Feel free to comment below.<\/p>\n<p>In the second part of this, the guide <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/article\/guide-where-eat-copenhagen-less-100-dkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">”Where to eat in Copenhagen for less than 100 DKK” <\/a>, I make specific restaurant recommendations for budget friendly food in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<p><em>Alex Berger is a Communication and Cognition Master’s graduate based in Copenhagen. You can follow his latest travels on his blog, <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualwayfarer.com\/%20target=\">VirtualWayfarer.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>universitypost@adm.ku.dk<\/p>\n<p><em>Like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversityPost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Facebook <\/a> for features, guides and tips on upcoming events. 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