Copenhague
Denmark
Updated on August 23, 2025
Overview
Copenhagen offers a high quality of life with a strong job market in tech, pharmaceuticals, and green energy. Housing is competitive and costly, with one-bedroom apartments around €1,600 monthly. Public transport is efficient, and the city is walkable and bike-friendly. Healthcare access is excellent, supported by Denmark's universal system. The climate is temperate but can be cold and windy in winter. Safety is high, and the community is international yet values Danish culture. Cost of living is above average but balanced by good salaries.
Average cost of living€2,120.47
Quality of Life94/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,745.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,270.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,056.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,195.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€172.44
Internet€37.58
Mobile plan€15.11
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.22
Monthly pass€100.54
Taxi start€6.70
Gasoline (1 l)€1.94
Leisure
Cinema ticket€17.76
Fitness club€48.51
Education
Preschool (month)€518.15
Intl. primary (year)€13,985.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,020.00
sqm outside center€5,517.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strong job market in tech and green energy
- ✓ Excellent healthcare system
- ✓ Efficient public transport and walkability
- ✓ High safety levels
- ✓ International community
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs and competitive market
- × Cold, windy winters
- × Cost of living above average
- × Most rentals unfurnished
- × Learning Danish beneficial for integration