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Cost of Living in Roskilde

Roskilde, Sjælland, Denmark · Population 53,354

▼ -6% vs Denmark average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr7,436 ($1,084)
Couple, monthlykr13,422 ($1,957)
Family of four, monthlykr17,574 ($2,562)

Estimated Prices in Roskilde

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr72.03 ($10.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr288 ($42.00)per meal
Cappuccinokr21.61 ($3.15)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr1,633 ($238)per month
Monthly public transport passkr264 ($38.50)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr696 ($102)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr202 ($29.40)per month
Fitness club membershipkr202 ($29.40)per month
Cinema ticketkr52.82 ($7.70)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr3,787 ($552)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr2,634 ($384)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr7,903 ($1,152)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Roskilde is kr25,382 ($3,700) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr7,436 ($1,084) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr9,667 ($1,409) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr2,634 ($384)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Hedehusene

7 km away · Hovedstaden

Jyllinge

12 km away · Sjælland

Taastrup

14 km away · Hovedstaden

Solrød Strand

15 km away · Sjælland

Smørumnedre

18 km away · Hovedstaden

Måløv

20 km away · Hovedstaden

Frederikssund

22 km away · Hovedstaden

Køge

22 km away · Sjælland

Other Major Cities in Denmark

Copenhagen

Hovedstaden · pop. 1,396,508

kr9,899 ($1,443) / mo

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

Living in Roskilde

Roskilde is one of the key cities in Denmark. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr7,436 ($1,084), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr2,634 ($384) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr17,574 ($2,562) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr13,422 ($1,957) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Roskilde is kr25,382 ($3,700). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr9,667 ($1,409) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roskilde expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr7,436 ($1,084) per month in Roskilde including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Denmark.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Roskilde?
A net salary of around kr9,667 ($1,409) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Roskilde with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Roskilde is kr25,382 ($3,700).
How much is rent in Roskilde?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr3,787 ($552) per month in the city centre and kr2,634 ($384) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr7,903 ($1,152).
Is Roskilde cheaper than Denmark on average?
Yes — Roskilde is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Denmark average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Roskilde?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr1,633 ($238) in Roskilde. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr72 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around kr22 ($3).
How do transport costs in Roskilde compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Roskilde is estimated at kr264 ($39). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Roskilde are estimates based on Denmark national averages adjusted for city size (population 53,354). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.