Living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Pastries, Carlsberg and mermaids
Photo by Nick Karvounis
75
Score

A city where bicycles outnumber cars and the Little Mermaid reigns by the sea. Nestled in the heart of Scandinavia, this coastal city is the perfect place to savour Danish pastries, stroll along the colourful Nyhavn harbour, and soak up the effortlessly cool Danish design scene.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • 👮 Safe
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🚌 Good public transport

The Bad

  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🚶 Not walkable
  • 🌧️ Weather
  • 📸 Very Touristy

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Copenhagen
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Denmark
12%
more expensive than Denmark median
268th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Copenhagen is the most expensive place (out of 3) to live in Denmark
  • The average salary in Copenhagen is
  • It's about 42% more expensive to live in Copenhagen than it is Prague
  • You can expect to spend around $3,361.49 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

Very Safe

Copenhagen is known for its low crime rates and high standard of living, making it very safe for visitors.

Internet speed

Poor

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is mild with temperatures around 11°

Average temperatures

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