Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark · Population 1,396,508 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Denmark average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | kr93.64 ($13.65) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | kr375 ($54.60) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | kr28.09 ($4.10) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | kr2,122 ($309) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr343 ($50.05) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | kr905 ($132) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | kr262 ($38.22) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | kr262 ($38.22) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | kr68.67 ($10.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr5,256 ($766) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | kr3,657 ($533) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr10,970 ($1,599) | per month |
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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kr7,436 ($1,084) / moCopenhagen 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.