Copenhagen, Denmark

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Country

Denmark

Relocation

About Copenhagen, Denmark

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,085

Family of 4 / mo

$2,796

Avg salary (after tax)

$4,913

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark , is a beautiful city known for its charming canals and colorful buildings. It’s a place where history meets modern life. You can visit the famous Nyhavn harbor, which is lined with restaurants and cafes, perfect for enjoying a meal by the water.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $205.59
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $142.59
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $66.81
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $157.04

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.16
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,969

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.51
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $8.71
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $9.67
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.68
CappuccinoUSD $8.02

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $27.08
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $135.45
Fast Food ComboUSD $15.48

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $20.28
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.91
Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.55
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.73
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.57
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.41
Onions (1 kg)USD $2.02
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.5
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.72
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $14.51
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $11.42
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $13.69
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $16.28
Dozen EggsUSD $5.39
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.16
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.58
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.44

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $996.35
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,258
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,675
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,472
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,721
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $682.59

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $54.09
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $32.68
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $23.21
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $684.69
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $12,636

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.36
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $9.67
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $54,083
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $116.1
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $96.75
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $52,438
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.64

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $49.53
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $263.85