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Cost of Living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark · Population 1,396,508 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Denmark average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr9,899 ($1,443)
Couple, monthlykr17,934 ($2,614)
Family of four, monthlykr23,543 ($3,432)

Estimated Prices in Copenhagen

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr93.64 ($13.65)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr375 ($54.60)per meal
Cappuccinokr28.09 ($4.10)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr2,122 ($309)per month
Monthly public transport passkr343 ($50.05)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr905 ($132)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr262 ($38.22)per month
Fitness club membershipkr262 ($38.22)per month
Cinema ticketkr68.67 ($10.01)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr5,256 ($766)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr3,657 ($533)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr10,970 ($1,599)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Copenhagen is kr32,997 ($4,810) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr9,899 ($1,443) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr12,869 ($1,876) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr3,657 ($533)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Dragør

11 km away · Hovedstaden

Måløv

17 km away · Hovedstaden

Taastrup

17 km away · Hovedstaden

Værløse

17 km away · Hovedstaden

Smørumnedre

18 km away · Hovedstaden

Farum

20 km away · Hovedstaden

Birkerød

21 km away · Hovedstaden

Hørsholm

23 km away · Hovedstaden

Other Major Cities in Denmark

Aarhus

Midtjylland · pop. 301,049

kr7,923 ($1,155) / mo

Odense

Syddanmark · pop. 185,480

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Aalborg

Nordjylland · pop. 143,598

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Esbjerg

Syddanmark · pop. 71,554

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Randers

Midtjylland · pop. 64,674

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Horsens

Midtjylland · pop. 64,418

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Kolding

Syddanmark · pop. 63,645

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Vejle

Syddanmark · pop. 62,011

kr7,436 ($1,084) / mo

Living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and one of the key cities in Denmark. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr9,899 ($1,443), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr3,657 ($533) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr23,543 ($3,432) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr17,934 ($2,614) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Copenhagen is kr32,997 ($4,810). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr12,869 ($1,876) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copenhagen expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr9,899 ($1,443) per month in Copenhagen including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Denmark.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Copenhagen?
A net salary of around kr12,869 ($1,876) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Copenhagen with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Copenhagen is kr32,997 ($4,810).
How much is rent in Copenhagen?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr5,256 ($766) per month in the city centre and kr3,657 ($533) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr10,970 ($1,599).
Is Copenhagen cheaper than Denmark on average?
No — Copenhagen is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Denmark average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Copenhagen?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr2,122 ($309) in Copenhagen. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr94 ($14) and a cappuccino runs around kr28 ($4).
How do transport costs in Copenhagen compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Copenhagen is estimated at kr343 ($50). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Copenhagen are estimates based on Denmark national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,396,508) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.