CostLens
Home › Compare

Roskilde vs Copenhagen

Denmark vs Denmark · 31 km apart

Roskilde

Denmark

kr7,436 ($1,084)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Copenhagen

Denmark

kr9,899 ($1,443)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseRoskildeCopenhagenCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$10.50$13.65Roskilde
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$42.00$54.60Roskilde
Cappuccino$3.15$4.10Roskilde
Monthly groceries (single person)$238$309Roskilde
Monthly public transport pass$38.50$50.05Roskilde
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$102$132Roskilde
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$29.40$38.22Roskilde
Fitness club membership$29.40$38.22Roskilde
Cinema ticket$7.70$10.01Roskilde
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$552$766Roskilde
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$384$533Roskilde
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,152$1,599Roskilde
Total single-person budget$1,084$1,443Roskilde
Average net salary$3,700$4,810

Verdict

Roskilde is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Roskilde runs about $1,084 versus $1,443 in Copenhagen — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Copenhagen leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Roskilde  ·  Full cost of living in Copenhagen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roskilde cheaper than Copenhagen?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,084 per month in Roskilde versus $1,443 in Copenhagen — about 33% less.
How far is Roskilde from Copenhagen?
The straight-line distance between Roskilde and Copenhagen is approximately 31 km (19 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Roskilde or Copenhagen?
The estimated average net salary is $3,700 in Roskilde and $4,810 in Copenhagen. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,616 in Roskilde versus $3,367 in Copenhagen per month.